Board hears large solar proposal; developer says project will add local revenue while village objects

Jan 14, 2026

CFP Illinois Bluestem Solar LLC proposed an 80-acre, roughly 15-megawatt commercial solar facility in Sugar Grove Township; the board heard questions about municipal objections, proximity to another recently approved project, and potential effects on future residential development before moving to a roll-call action on the petition.

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Developers and county staff presented the Bluestem Solar petition to the Kane County board Jan. 13, describing an approximately 80-acre site in Sugar Grove Township proposed for an approximately 15-megawatt commercial solar facility organized as three 5-megawatt community solar projects.

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