A nearly 1,600-acre solar farm project could soon be built in Bingham Township, adding to concerns from neighbors who already live near an existing solar facility.
- A nearly 1,600-acre solar farm is proposed for Bingham Township, with construction potentially starting summer 2027
- Neighbors express concerns about noise and the project limiting future community growth near St. Johns
- Township officials have limited control over the project due to recent legislation that puts more power in the state’s hands
WATCH: Solar farm proposed in Bingham Township sparks resident concerns
Solar farm proposed in Bingham Township sparks resident concerns
The Walker Road Solar Project, led by company RWE, would be constructed on land adjacent to the current Bingham Solar on Steel Road. Construction could begin in summer 2027, with the project expected to operate for 35 to 40 years before being removed.
James Lawless, who lives across from the existing solar farm and next to land proposed for the new project, has expressed concerns at public meetings about the expansion.
“We’ve had to look at it each and everyday from our front window,” Lawless said…