Tag: solar farm

A new 238-acre solar farm capable of generating 40 megawatts of clean energy is coming to the North Alabama community of Triana following a unanimous vote of approval from the Huntsville City Council.

The developers of a proposed solar facility in Stockton met with community members Wednesday to discuss plans for the 4,500-acre site.

The developer of a planned solar facility in Stockton said the project will move forward despite community pushback.

Those who have traveled to the Midwest or West have seen the wind turbine farms peppering the landscape. These “Skynet”-like structures are not only a blight to the skyline, but they kill birds and affect the ecosystem of the land. Solar panels present similar issues, not only destroying once-rich soil, but affecting wildlife and the surrounding areas.

The company planning a 2,000-acre solar farm in Stockton has previously faced a lawsuit and outcry from community members in Georgia.

Nearly 300 people showed up Monday for a town hall on a proposed solar farm in the Stockton community. As people poured into the Stockton Civic Club, an outdoor overflow area also filled.

A proposed solar farm in Stockton, Ala., has sparked debate among residents and officials.