Solar Energy

Frank Gieringer walks between rows of apple trees where his customers can pick their own fruit. Gieringer lives near the border of where NextEra Energy Resources wants to build a 2,000-acre solar farm.

Just Outside Kansas City, a Giant Solar Farm Project is Pitting Neighbor Against Neighbor

Johnson and Douglas County approved regulations allowing the construction of what would be the largest utility-scale solar farm in Kansas. But while residents say they support green energy, there’s a vocal contingent pushing back against building 2,000 acres of panels so close to their communities.

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Johnson County Commission Amends Regulations Guiding Solar Farm Developments

The Johnson County Commission voted Monday to adopt solar farm regulations that include a maximum size of 2,000 acres and a 2-mile setback from city boundaries.

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John Hooker and Mike Loesch begin installation of solar panels on the roof of a Columbia, Missouri, home.

Inflation, Energy Prices Complicate Consumer Calculus Regarding Renewables

The decision to embrace renewable energy amid a changing climate has become more complex in recent months, complicated by rampant inflation, soaring energy prices and a volatile economy.

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Train tracks against a backdrop of green grass and wind turbines illustrates a new project called the Grain Belt Express. This new effort is a "massive high-powered transmission line delivering renewable energy."

curiousKC | Any Questions About a Big Renewable Energy Project Coming to the Midwest?

This month, the Flatland Show and curiousKC focus on renewable energy and how new plans will affect the region.

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Rendering of new Kansas City International Airport.

Kansas City Pursues Massive Solar Farm at KCI

Kansas City is considering putting a massive 2,000-acre solar farm on city land at Kansas City International Airport, creating one of the largest solar power installations in the nation.

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