Solar power facilities; new facilities prohibited for one year

This bill prohibits the construction or operation of new large-scale solar power facilities for one year, but only in unincorporated areas of counties served by the Tennessee Valley Authority. The restriction applies to facilities that were not already operating or under construction as of the bill's effective date, which is set to begin immediately upon enactment. The law defines a solar power facility as a ground-mounted installation of photovoltaic panels designed to generate electricity for off-site use or sale to third parties. Exceptions may apply, though the bill does not specify what those exceptions are. The measure is currently pending committee action in the Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund committee.