The Tobacco Trail Solar Project is a proposed 150 MW (megawatts) solar energy system located just north of Patrick Henry Highway and east of Farmville Road.

Over the 30-year lifetime of the project, Tobacco Trail Solar will generate substantial, long-term tax revenue for Prince Edward County with minimal to no need for county services.

Other benefits include:

  • $35,675,900 in total economic impact.

  • Large natural buffers and setbacks to preserve the rural aesthetic.

  • No sound, light, or emissions after construction.

  • Wildlife corridors and conserved open spaces.

  • Improved stormwater runoff management.

  • Construction will bring jobs and benefit local businesses.

Strata Solar is a family-owned and fully integrated solar and energy storage company with deep experience operating 18 successful renewable energy projects in Virginia. Strata Solar strives to be a partner of choice with all stakeholders and has achieved success through adherence to our core values: Safety, Partnerships, Quality, Expertise, Transparency, Environmental Responsibility, and Accountability.

Grow Prince Edward’s Energy Economy

Tobacco Trail Solar will provide sustainable, long-term income for the county.

Support Individual Property Rights

Our landowner partners are lifelong Prince Edward County residents, who wish to use their land in accordance with zoning rules.

Maintain Rural Aesthetic

Tobacco Trail Solar will be intentionally and mindfully buffered with existing vegetation to ensure that the rural aesthetic stays true.

Solar Farms are Good Neighbors

Tobacco Trail Solar will be a quiet, low maintenance, and near-invisible neighbor. Strata Solar has extensive experience operating in Virginia and will do everything to be good stewards of the land while providing clean, low cost energy to the county.

About Us and
Our Community

Tobacco Trail Solar is a wholly owned subsidiary of Strata Clean Energy, LLC. Strata is a family-owned company that was founded in 2008. Strata has extensive solar experience from site planning to construction to operations. We work to maximize local benefits and preserve local communities while creating safe and reliable electricity, local jobs, and a sustainable revenue source for the County.  Strata is around to play the long game and our personal investment, responsible stewardship, local community involvement, and safety are extremely important.