Clover Energy is comprised of a 150 MW / 600 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) being planned in Halifax County, Virginia. The project is located about 2 miles northeast of the Town of Clover to the north of HWY 360 and the east of the Norfolk Southern Railroad, directly adjacent to the existing Dominion Clover Power Station.
The Clover Energy battery energy storage facility will connect to the grid via the existing 230kv Dominion Clover Substation. There will be a small collector substation built next to our battery containers which will connect to the existing Dominion 230kv substation via a gen-tie transmission line.
Construction will begin in early 2028 and be completed in 2029.
Up to 150 MW BESS
$5M+of dollars will be generated in local tax revenue, with a specific Economic Impact Report being released in late 2026.
Improves grid reliability, helps manage electricity cost in peak hours, eases strain on existing infrastructure.
Makes efficient use of industrial land, delivering substantial energy storage capacity within a compact footprint suited to existing industrial uses.
What does this project mean for you and your community?
The project will contribute property tax revenue to support local services and create opportunities for area businesses during construction and operation. Construction activity can increase spending at local restaurants, hotels, stores and service providers, extending the project’s economic benefits throughout the community.
Battery energy storage strengthens the electric grid by storing electricity and delivering it when demand rises or generation drops. BESS can work with any generation source and respond quickly to changing grid conditions, helping maintain a stable, dependable electricity supply for homes and businesses.
Located in an industrial area, the project will provide substantial energy storage capacity within a compact footprint. This efficient use of space adds valuable energy infrastructure in an area designated for industrial activity, limiting the need to develop agricultural land or open space.
Clover Energy will pay $2.5M in property tax revenue to Halifax County over its 15-year lifetime. These dollars could be used for county improvements such as the expansion of fire and rescue equipment, investment in area schools and other community services–all while adding reliability to the grid in Southern Virginia.
Clover Energy will generate power for up to xx years, providing long-term benefits for the surrounding region.
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The land will remain privately owned by the original families and leased to the project under a long-term contract. Once the facility is decommissioned, the land will be available to return to agricultural use.
When the solar facility is no longer efficient, the system will be decommissioned and the equipment removed, recycling everything that can be recycled, and returning the land to the condition in which it existed prior to the installation of the solar project. Solar has a minimal impact on the land, unlike fossil fuel power plants. When the project is removed, the land is returned to essentially its original state. Many landowners see leasing land for utility-scale solar projects as a form of land banking, as it has minimal long-term impact on the value of the land. Panthera Grid Partners assumes all responsibility for decommissioning and places a secure bond with the county in the event that project ownership should change in the future. This means that the county and its residents are NOT responsible for any costs for the removal of a project at the end of its useful life.
Solar panels themselves do not generate noise. The inverters, which convert electricity from DC to AC, produce a low, steady hum that does not extend beyond the property boundaries. Solar facilities are widely regarded as quiet neighbors, with inverter sound levels comparable to a residential air conditioning unit. At this project, inverters will be centrally located within the site, several hundred feet from surrounding property lines, further minimizing any potential for offsite sound.
Panthera Grid Partners utilizes the best available Photovoltaic solar (PV) panel technology for all of our utility-scale projects. These panels are dark in color and are treated with an anti-reflective coating. The purpose of solar panels is to absorb as much sunlight as possible to produce energy efficiently so the point of the panels is to be as minimally reflective as possible. Solar panels are generally less reflective than windows and have been approved by the Federal Aviation Administration for installation on and around airports across the country.
Utility-scale solar projects are closely monitored during construction to mitigate runoff and are designed to self-contain stormwater collection within the interior of the property. Stormwater management plans are a required part of the solar development process. These plans are prepared by professional engineers to ensure that projects do not contribute to erosion or flooding. We follow all local, state and federal requirements to ensure our projects meet and often exceed guidelines to protect nearby neighbors and surrounding waterways. Once operational, the use of perennial ground cover and elimination of annual tillage, irrigation, and fertilizer (in the case of farmland) allows the soil to absorb water and rejuvenate during the life of the project. A solar project has maximum ground permeability and is much better in terms of stormwater runoff than most other types of development.
The acreage used by Butterfly Meadows has been studied extensively by wildlife biologists and regulatory agencies to document any sensitive species or habitats which may be impacted.
We are committed to being responsible members of the Van Wert County community and good neighbors. Panthera Grid Partners is proud to establish Butterfly Meadows Energy as new member of the Van Wert Chamber of Commerce and through our Panthera Grid Partners gives program the project will local charity opportunities, including our Impact Scholarship Program for the first five years of operations. We are excited to support the annual Van Wert Peony Festival and hope to meet community members at the Butterfly Meadows Energy booth.
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Panthera Grid Partners is a portfolio company of Brookfield, one of the world’s largest owners and operators of renewable power and sustainable solutions.
Panthera Grid Partners delivers reliable, utility-scale solar, wind and energy storage infrastructure to meet America’s growing demand for domestic energy.
With a portfolio exceeding 10 gigawatts, Panthera Grid Partners operates in U.S. power markets where load growth, grid reliability and capital investment are most critical. The company develops, acquires, builds, and operates renewable energy assets with a disciplined, precision-driven focus on execution, performance, and operational integrity.
Through responsible land stewardship and strong local partnerships, Panthera Grid Partners delivers energy projects with respect for land, agriculture, and local priorities, working with landowners and communities to support long-term land value and strengthen regional economies.
We hope to hear from the citizens of Van Wert County and are eager to answer your questions or have a conversation about any concerns. We will be sure to respond as soon as possible.
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