Woodbury Council Approves Manning Avenue Solar Garden
The 17-acre renewable energy project will provide power credits to approximately 600 local households.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Utilities
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The Woodbury City Council voted 5-0 to approve a conditional use permit for a 2.5-megawatt solar garden on Dale Road Court. This new installation is expected to generate nearly 5,000 megawatt-hours of electricity annually.
Why it matters
This project expands renewable energy access in Woodbury by allowing local subscribers to receive utility bill credits for the power generated. It balances city land-use goals by utilizing property designated for urban reserve development until after 2040.
The 17-acre solar garden project will be screened by 202 evergreen trees and 174 shrubs alongside 8-foot berms. It aims to supply the annual electricity needs of 600 homes.
The players
Woodbury City Council
The local legislative body responsible for land-use zoning and approving permit applications for municipal infrastructure projects.
The details
The facility covers 17 acres of a larger 27-acre lot at 11860 Dale Road Court and requires annual landscaping inspections by city staff. To facilitate community integration, the developer must host a neighborhood meeting within six months of installation and implement a marketing plan for low-income residents.
Timeline
October 21, 2026: The Woodbury City Council approved the Manning Avenue solar garden permit.
Post-installation: The developer must host a neighborhood meeting within six months.
After 2040: Earliest anticipated development for the urban reserve land.
Market Landscape
The Manning Avenue project follows the regulatory and structural framework established by the 2017 solar garden at Military Road and Woodlane Drive. This expansion reinforces a local trend of integrating utility-scale renewable energy within urban reserve zones.
Residents may soon qualify for utility bill credits by subscribing to the power generated by this new solar facility. The project also incorporates significant landscaping buffers to maintain the visual character of the neighborhood.
The takeaway
This solar garden project offers a direct path for Woodbury residents to lower their utility costs while supporting regional renewable energy goals. The city-mandated outreach plan ensures that lower-income households have priority access to these energy savings.
Further reading
Find more updates on local power infrastructure projects in the Woodbury Utilities section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Woodbury News Net.
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