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County board approves Little Prairie 135 MW solar farm with battery storage
Summary
After several public supporters spoke, the Champaign County Board approved an ordinance granting a special-use permit and decommissioning plan for the Little Prairie 135 MW solar farm and 135 MW battery energy storage system in zoning case 144‑S‑24.
The Champaign County Board on April 24 voted to approve an ordinance granting a special‑use permit for the Little Prairie Hybrid Solar Project, a proposed 135 megawatt solar array paired with a 135 megawatt battery energy storage system, in zoning case 144‑S‑24.
Supporters who spoke during public input said the project would supply lower‑cost energy and bring tax and employment benefits. “Expanding solar energy capacity and battery storage in Champaign County will bring a lot of direct benefits … supporting almost 200 construction jobs, supplying lower cost energy to 35,000 homes, and generating $19,000,000 in…
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