Kane County committee approves USS Reya Solar special use permit, sets screening and safety expectations

Feb 18, 2026

The Development Committee approved a special use permit for the USS Reya Solar commercial solar facility in Virgil Township with conditions on vegetative screening, decommissioning assurances and coordination with local fire districts; the approval followed extended public comment and technical discussion about battery storage.

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The Kane County Development Committee voted to approve a special use permit for USS Reya Solar LLC’s proposed commercial solar facility on about 53 acres in Virgil Township, part of a project that includes a battery energy storage system.

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