D3Energy has officially launched a plan to build a 6-megawatt floating solar system for Monroeville Village, which will become Ohio's largest floating solar installation and one of the largest floating solar installations in the United States.

The system, led by the village of Monroeville and developed in collaboration with D3Energy, will be connected to the local distribution network in Monroeville, providing clean and renewable energy for households and businesses throughout the community. According to a long-term power purchase agreement, Monroeville Village will purchase electricity from the project owner Gardner Capital.

Stetson Tchividjian, Managing Director of D3Energy, said, "We are honored to have collaborated with Monroeville in the early stages of this project. Their foresight and perseverance have been key to our current achievements. Monroeville has long been a leader in the energy sector, and through this project, they will utilize more green energy than many larger counties and cities across the country. They have set a bold example and demonstrated how rural communities can play an important role in promoting clean energy development

The project utilizes the existing reservoir in the village, saving over 30 acres of land that was originally needed for traditional ground installation systems. In addition to saving land, floating solar energy also has environmental benefits such as reducing evaporation and improving water quality.

D3Energy has formed the same team as the successful delivery of the Del Co Water floating solar project in 2023, and has once again partnered with Gardner Capital and local contractor ARP Solar to provide support for the installation in Monroeville. They have extensive experience in floating solar energy development and extensive field experience in Ohio.

At present, the project is under construction and is expected to be put into use in early 2026.