Hunter
03/11/25
Mid-American Energy is proposing a large-scale solar farm to be installed in Johnson County.
The Press-Citizen reports plans filed with the Iowa Utilities Commission in February would add six solar sites to the MidAmerican Energy’s arsenal in 2027 and 2028, including a “Triangle” in Johnson County just south of Iowa City that would be among the state’s largest solar farms. The “Triangle” project would be near properties along Highway 218.
If approved by the Iowa Utilities Commission, the solar farm would generate enough energy to power 29,000 Iowa City area-homes yearly.
If all six solar sites are approved, they would generate about 800 megawatts, capable of powering about 150,000 homes.
Mid-American says the project would complement its extensive wind-power sources throughout the state.