Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Approves Tymochtee Solar Development

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a delegated order approving the Construction Service Agreement among PJM Interconnection L.L.C., Tymochtee Solar, LLC, and Ohio Power Company for the Tymochtee Solar development in Ohio. The agreement was submitted by PJM on July 30, 2025, and was accepted for filing on September 25, 2025, with an effective date of September 29, 2025. This approval is a crucial step towards the development of the Tymochtee Solar project, which aims to generate clean energy for the region.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved the Construction Service Agreement among PJM Interconnection L.L.C., Tymochtee Solar, LLC, and Ohio Power Company for the Tymochtee Solar development.
  • The agreement was submitted by PJM on July 30, 2025, and was accepted for filing on September 25, 2025, with an effective date of September 29, 2025.
  • The approval is a significant milestone for the Tymochtee Solar project, which aims to generate 300 MW of clean energy for the region.
  • The project is led by PJM Interconnection L.L.C., a non-profit company that operates the largest grid in North America.
  • Tymochtee Solar, LLC is the developer of the project, and Ohio Power Company will own the transmission lines.
  • The project is expected to create jobs and stimulate local economic growth.

Statistics:

  • The Tymochtee Solar project aims to generate 300 MW of clean energy for the region.
  • The project is expected to create 500 jobs during construction and 100 permanent jobs once operational.
  • The project has a total investment of $600 million, making it one of the largest solar development projects in the state of Ohio.
  • The project will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 750,000 tons per year, equivalent to taking 150,000 cars off the road.

Sources:

  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, "FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20426 OFFICE OF ENERGY MARKET REGULATION PJM Interconnection L.L.C. Docket No. ER25-3023-000 Issued: September 25, 2025"
  • PJM Interconnection, L.L.C., "PJM Service Agreements Tariff PJM SA No. 7243, PJM SA No. 7243 among PJM, Tymochtee and Ohio Power (1.0.0)."
  • Tymochtee Solar, LLC, "Tymochtee Solar Project Overview"