A Major New Source of Local Energy
Timeline
2019 – Present
Project Name
Butler County Solar
Location
Butler County, Nebraska, near David City
Overview
This 175 MW project is expected to begin construction in Q3 2026 and reach commercial operation in Q4 2027. Once complete, it will generate long-term tax revenue (estimated at over $21 million over 35 years) for Butler County schools, infrastructure, and public services.
Location: Butler County, Nebraska, near David City
Timeline: 2018–Present
Developer: Sandhills Energy
Construction Start: Q3 2026
Expected Commercial Operation: Q4 2027
Capacity: 175 MW Solar
Estimated First-Year Power Generation: Nearly 400,000 megawatt-hours
Solar Energy
Burt County Solar
Burt County Solar is a three-phase solar development totaling 850 MW in Burt County, Nebraska. 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.
Solar Energy
Butler County Solar
This 175 MW project is expected to begin construction in Q3 2026 and reach commercial operation in Q4 2027.
Wind Power
Kimball
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Solar Energy
MEAN Solar Portfolio
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Wind Power
Valentine
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