As used in sections 3706.40 to 3706.65 of the Revised Code:

(A) “Qualifying solar resource” means an electric generating facility in this state to which all of the following apply:

(1) The facility uses or will use solar energy as the primary energy source.

(2) The facility obtained a certificate for construction of a major utility facility from the power siting board prior to June 1, 2019.

(3) The facility is interconnected with the transmission grid that is subject to the operational control of PJM interconnection, L.L.C., or its successor organization.

(B) “Electric distribution utility” has the same meaning as in section 4928.01 of the Revised Code.