Judge Upholds Zoning Ruling Against Silfab Solar Plant in Fort Mill
A South Carolina judge has upheld a York County zoning ruling stating that Silfab Solar's Fort Mill plant is not permitted to operate under its current light-industrial zoning classification for solar panel manufacturing. This decision comes after years of resident…
Charlotte, NC, July 27, 2026 —
A South Carolina judge has affirmed a York County zoning decision that prohibits Silfab Solar from operating its Fort Mill manufacturing plant under its current light-industrial zoning classification. The ruling addresses the long-standing suitability of the zoning for solar panel production.
The decision follows years of concerns voiced by local residents regarding the plant’s proximity to educational facilities. These resident concerns have been a prominent factor in the ongoing zoning dispute.
Further complicating the situation, the plant experienced two chemical spills in March 2026. The specifics of these spills and any subsequent investigations or penalties were not provided in the available information.
Despite the judge’s ruling upholding the zoning restriction, Silfab Solar has stated its intention to continue operations. The company asserts that the court’s decision is prospective and will not impact their existing project operations.
The specific details regarding the judge’s full reasoning, the exact nature of the zoning violations, and the timeline for any potential compliance actions by Silfab Solar were not explicitly detailed. The contractor’s name was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Spencer Chrisman on www.wbtv.com, see more information here.
