Clinging To Ray Of Hope As KCI Solar Array Seems Stalled

Responding to recent questions and a bit of local progressive frustration . . . It seems that 12th & Oak is at least ready to push some paper on this project that has faded from public memory.

Here's the latest roundup . . .

"A solar farm at KCI has been on the radar of city officials since at least the fall of 2021.

"In a memo, city staff outlined a timeline for the project, with construction set to begin within 12 months of final approvals, or toward the end of 2026/early 2027.

"An ordinance for debate next week in the council’s Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee would authorize city officials to enter into a “pre-development” agreement with Evergy."

Now . . . 

Forgive our skepticism but "pre-development" sounds just a bit dicey. Like something that merits consolation from a lady friend and assurance that "it happens to other guys too." 

Remember that we're still waiting on that glare study that didn't favor the first version of this project. 

For now . . . This presser and more hype in the works is all we have . . .

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Kansas City looks to advance plans for 2,000-acre solar power project at KCI

Officials in Kansas City, Missouri, are looking to take the next steps next week in a plan to make one of the nation's largest solar photovoltaic projects a reality.

Previously . . .

Mum's The Word on the Solar Farm at Kansas City Airport

Officials with energy utility, Evergy, and Kansas City, Missouri, have been silent on progress toward building a solar field near Kansas City's airport

Developing . . .