Senate Bill 354 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Greg AlbrittonSenator

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Solar power facilities; new facilities prohibited for one year

Summary

SB354 would ban building and operating new large-scale solar power facilities for one year.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill would prevent the construction and operation of any new large-scale solar power facilities for one year after the act's effective date. It defines what counts as a solar power facility as a large-scale, ground-mounted photovoltaic installation designed to generate electricity for off-site use or sale. The act takes effect immediately.

Who It Affects

• Developers and owners of large-scale solar power facilities would be prohibited from constructing or operating new facilities for the one-year period after the act’s effective date.

Key Provisions

• Definition of solar power facility: large-scale, ground-mounted photovoltaic installation designed to generate electricity for off-site use or sale, including all equipment and facilities required to operate and transmit electricity.
• One-year prohibition: new solar power facilities not operating or under construction on the effective date may not be constructed or operated for one year after the act becomes effective.
• Effective date: the act becomes effective immediately.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 on Mar 10, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Telecommunications & Utilities