Solar energy production has grown exponentially over the past decade and according to industry analysts, shows no signs of slowing. Rural counties and multi-generational farmers have benefited from renewable energy projects, but as solar farms grow bigger, concerns about privacy and wildfires are coming to the surface. (U.S. Energy and Information Administration)
The Sherman County Court got an earful from county residents last Wednesday during its regular session meeting in Moro, after a proposed ordinance on setbacks for solar energy projects sparked controversy.
More than a dozen letters were submitted to the county court, primarily from landowners in the county, but also from representatives of renewable energy companies and labor unions.
The proposed...
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