Clearway Energy is honored to contribute to the well-being and growth of Cherokee County through the development of Rainbow Springs Solar. To ensure we’re being responsible to the local community, our landowners and their neighbors, we’ve committed to four legally binding agreements with the county.
Read MoreA new economic study from Wichita State University shows that the proposed Rainbow Springs Solar Project will deliver $38 million in direct payments to Cherokee County—helping fund critical services and easing the burden on local taxpayers.
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Read MoreCOLUMBUS – A newly released Wichita State University economic impact study shows that the proposed Rainbow Springs Solar project will deliver a major, positive economic boost to Cherokee County. Benefits include $38 million in new revenue for local government and nearly $532 million in growth across the local economy during construction.
Read MoreCraig Compton, Principal Investigator with the Center for Economic Development and Business Research (CEDBR) at Wichita State University’s Barton School of Business, presented the findings of the Economic Impact Analysis during the commission's regular meeting. He was joined by representatives from Clearway Energy, the company developing the solar project.
Read MoreRepresentatives of Rainbow Springs Solar (panel) Project, appeared before the County Commissioners Monday. They discussed a planned 225-megawatt solar energy facility in Cherokee County, with construction scheduled to commence in 2028. Craig Compton, of the Barton School of Business, Wichita State University, delivered an economic impact analysis of the Clearway Energy project planned for Cherokee County which he had prepared.
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