Hillandale Solar will be located across the northern boundary of Halifax and Pittsylvania County. It is located in the northwest corner of Halifax County in District 1 and in the northeast corner of Pittsylvania County in the Staunton River and Banister Magisterial Districts. The Project is bordered by Campbell County to the north

The project has a has been uniquely designed with large amounts of open space, setbacks, and vegetative buffers to minimize viewshed impacts. The project will be screened from sight with the inclusion of at least 100 feet of natural existing and planted vegetation. Project components will be set back at least 150-feet from all adjacent land with public right of ways and main buildings with at least 100-foot setback form all other adjacent property lines.

Since Strata’s founding in 2008, Strata has constructed and operates hundreds of solar facilities across the United States.

Within Pittsylvania County, Stata has successfully constructed, is constructing, and is operating utility scale solar projects. Strata has enjoyed being a community partner and looks forward to expanding its continued presence within the community.

Prior to conducting land disturbance activities, all applicable federal, state, and county permits and approvals will be procured. The project includes sufficient acreage available for natural and constructed erosion and sediment control and stormwater management measures to be implemented. Stormwater management and erosion sediment control measures will be installed to protect against stormwater runoff and soil movement resulting from land disturbing activities. Strata follows a strict quality control process utilizing regular site inspections looking for any deficiencies and vulnerabilities. This results in a site with permanent control measures in place and functioning effectively so that construction can proceed on schedule and the site will be fully stabilized with durable vegetation.

Hillandale Solar has been designed to maintain wildlife. The design includes several wildlife corridors located throughout the project. These corridors allow for wildlife movement connecting to existing streams and wetlands.

As part of Strata’s regular vegetation best practices, new natural habitats for pollinators such as birds, bees, and butterflies will be created wherever land has been disturbed. This helps restore a declining bee population and ensures the continued pollination of natural vegetation.