Proposed 225‑megawatt solar energy project in Cherokee County, Kansas
Rainbow Springs Solar is a proposed 225‑megawatt solar energy project in Cherokee County, Kansas. The project will make direct payments totaling $38 million to Cherokee County, money the county can use for road and bridge repair and to fund public safety and other county services, all without raising taxes.
repair bridges
fix potholes
fund police salaries
Wichita State University analyzed the economic impact Rainbow Springs Solar will have on Cherokee County. Find out what they said.
Rainbow Springs Solar offers local farmers a stable income stream while improving local roads and supporting farm operations.
Guaranteed income not tied to weather, global economy or commodity prices
Improved roads and infrastructure
Preservation of land for future use
Farmers have the right to use their land their way; the decision about leasing land to solar is consistent with that right.
Impacts on non-participating landowners are minimized by screening, lessening any visual or noise impact.
SOLAR CREATES:
As committed long-term members of every community we join, Clearway strives to support non-profits and organizations that serve our new neighbors. In 2024 alone, we donated $1.5 million in project communities around the United States. Our signature Adopt-A-School Program has partnered with more than 50 schools to date.
In Cherokee County, we are seeking to form non-profit partnerships as our project advances. Get in touch to tell us about your initiative or non-profit.
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Clearway engages with local officials and residents for years before a project is built to share information and collect feedback. This process ensures that we meet all local requirements and address any potential concerns.
Clearway understands how important good roads are, and that’s why we will be signing a road use agreement with Cherokee County. This will commit us to restoring any public roads used during construction, leaving them in better condition than when construction begins, on our own dime.
At the end of the project’s life, Clearway is required to remove all equipment and restore the site to its prior condition. We will provide a detailed decommissioning plan to ensure that this happens.
Clearway commits to reusing or recycling as much of our equipment as possible. We work with solar recyclers across the US to conserve materials like glass and aluminum, keeping solar panels out of the landfill.
Domestic solar manufacturing has grown exponentially in the United States within the last few years. Clearway partners with major American suppliers to source solar panels, racking systems and other materials for our sites. By procuring made-in-America solar equipment, Rainbow Springs will support US workers throughout the supply chain.
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