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Kensington PV 1 LLC in Lisbon, Ohio withdraws application for solar-powered electric facility

FRANKLIN TWP., Ohio (WKBN) — The company who looked to build a solar-powered electric generation facility in Columbiana County has withdrawn its application.

According to First News’ print partner The Morning Journal, Kensington PV 1 LLC planned to build the solar-powered facility in Franklin Township.

However, this week it withdrew its application with the Ohio Power Siting Board. It may consider refining in the future.

The project has been met with criticism from residents and solar farm bans from all 18 townships.

County officials have filed a motion to reject the without-prejudice withdrawal and either restore its case and set up hearing dates or require the company to withdraw the prejudice.

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