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Designation June 23, 2026

Lonesome Road Community Solar Designated in Sussex County

The Lonesome Road Community Solar project in Seaford has been designated under Executive Order 18, placing it on a 120-business-day permitting track for state agencies.

Developed by Lonesome Road Community Energy Initiative LLC, the 3.0 MWDC / 2.0 MWAC ground-mount solar facility will add 2.0 MWAC directly to local distribution infrastructure. Participating subscribers in Sussex County will see a measurable reduction in electricity costs once the project is operational.

Key project details:

  • Sponsor: Lonesome Road Community Energy Initiative LLC
  • Capacity: 2.0 MWAC
  • Lead Agency: DNREC
  • Responsible Agency: Sussex County
  • Target Construction Start: Spring 2027

Sussex County Conditional Use Approval and Planning Commission Approval are pending. The State Fire Marshall and DelDOT review are also required. The federal Investment Tax Credit timeline requires construction to be complete by December 2028.