On a hillside in Mona, visible from Interstate 15, a solar farm with more than 200,000 panels generates about 80 megawatts of electricity — enough to power more than 25,000 homes.
During growing season, more than 500 sheep graze under and around the panels to maintain the vegetation.
The Clover Creek solar project, which became operational in 2021, has already generated over $1.03 million in property tax revenue — about half of which went to the Juab School District.
Over its 20-year lifespan, the project is expected to make $5.7 million.
During growing season, more than 500 sheep graze under and around the panels to maintain the vegetation.
The Clover Creek solar project, which became operational in 2021, has already generated over $1.03 million in property tax revenue — about half of which went to the Juab School District.
Over its 20-year lifespan, the project is expected to make $5.7 million.
“We couldn’t even come close to having the same income doing anything else in agriculture as we’re making producing power.”
As costs rise, some Utah ranchers are finding relief by ‘farming solar’
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