Solar project in southern Illinois sparks concern for residents

Solar project in southern Illinois sparks concern for residents

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - The sun is the next renewable energy source set to power southern Illinois.  So much so, that the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency has entered into a 20-year agreement with National Grid Renewables to purchase all electrical output from the future Bee Hollow facility. The land totals around 1,800 acres near St. Libory and Fayetteville, with 950 acres directly involved in energy generation. Close Thank…

Man denied solar panels battling 'nightmare' 2,000-acre solar farm next door

A Wiltshire man denied planning permission for solar panels is battling a “nightmare” 2,200-acre solar farm.

Resident continues solar battle

A North Tazewell resident continued his battle against solar panels at the March 4 meeting of the Tazewell County Board of Supervisors.