Three-Phase Rollout for Burt County
Timeline
2018 – Present
Project Name
Burt County Solar
Location
Burt County, Nebraska, east of Tekamah
Overview
Burt County Solar is a three-phase solar development totaling 850 MW in Burt County, Nebraska. Developed by Sandhills Energy, the project includes two 250 MW phases and one 350 MW phase, with construction beginning in 2026 and 2027 and commercial operation expected in 2029.
Across all three phases, Burt County Solar is expected to generate enough electricity annually to power approximately 160,000 homes.
Phase 1
Capacity: 250 MW Solar
Location: Burt County, Nebraska, outside of Tekamah
Timeline: 2019–Present
Developer: Sandhills Energy
Notice to Proceed: Q3 2026
Expected Commercial Operation: Q1 2029
Estimated Annual Generation: Enough electricity to power approximately 50,000 homes
Energy Partner: Omaha Public Power District
Phase 2 – Beeline Solar
Capacity: 250 MW Solar
Location: Burt County, Nebraska, outside of Tekamah
Timeline: 2018–Present
Developer: Acquired and developed by Sandhills Energy
Original Developer: Invenergy
Notice to Proceed: Q1 2027
Expected Commercial Operation: Q2 2029
Estimated Annual Generation: Enough electricity to power approximately 50,000 homes
Phase 3
Capacity: 350 MW Solar
Location: Burt County, Nebraska, outside of Tekamah
Timeline: 2024–Present
Developer: Sandhills Energy
Notice to Proceed: Q2 2027
Expected Commercial Operation: Q2 2029
Estimated Annual Generation: Enough electricity to power approximately 60,000 homes
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