Brunswick County has approved two solar projects following a joint public hearing by the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors. Dominion Energy, a Virginia-based electric utility, has secured approval for the 600 MW Bellflower Solar project spanning 7,807 acres in the county. Construction of Bellflower Solar is scheduled to begin in late 2028 and is expected to be completed by 2030. Dominion Energy has planned 2,526 fenced acres with 22.6% panel coverage and estimated $161.5 million in tax revenue over 35 years. The utility has committed $7.75 million in siting payments and projected 800 construction jobs annually during the two-year build phase. Hexagon Energy, a Virginia-based renewable energy developer, has received approval for the 6 MW Planters Solar project with minimal land disruption. Planters Solar includes ecological buffers, a six-month construction timeline, and bonds allocated for project decommissioning. Hexagon Energy has projected $800,000 in county revenue from Planters Solar over 35 years. While some residents raised concerns, both projects were approved after a motion to defer voting was rejected.