Establishes certificate requirements for constructing photovoltaic energy facilities on farmland in South Carolina.
The South Carolina Solar, Agricultural, Farmland, and Environmental Act establishes a process for reviewing and mitigating the use of high-value agricultural lands by photovoltaic energy facilities. It requires applicants to obtain a certificate from the Public Service Commission before constructing such facilities on farmland. The act defines "farmland" as land taxable as agricultural land used to grow crops other than timber. It outlines the certificate application process, including public hearings and the involvement of various state agencies and municipalities.
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