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County OKs 2.0 MW Forreston-area community solar project
Summary
The board approved a special-use permit for a 2.0 MW AC community solar facility on about 17.1 acres of a 47.54-acre farm parcel near West Grove Road in Lincoln Township; the project will lease land and retain most acreage for agriculture.
The Ogle County Board approved a special-use permit (O-2025-1202) for Summit Ridge Energy to construct and operate a 2.0 MW AC community solar energy facility on roughly 17.1 acres of a 47.54-acre parcel in Lincoln Township (part of PIN 07-04-400-005, common location: 12,000 block of W. West Grove Rd). Nordman introduced the zoning petition and reported that the county Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval 5–0 and the APZ recommended approval 8–0; the board moved to approve and the motion carried.
Bridget Callahan, representing Forreston IL Solar 1, LLC and Summit Ridge Energy, addressed the board during public comment and described the land plan: "The plan is to lease 17 of the 47 acres for solar, and keep the additional 30 acres as agricultural." She reiterated that the site will retain agricultural use for the majority of the property while leasing a portion for the array.
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