BINGHAM TWP, Mich. (News 10) – The development company behind a proposed solar farm in Bingham Township has withdrawn its application for the project, but says it intends to resubmit.
The proposal, which has drawn concerns from residents since conversations began in 2019, includes plans to build on 1,600 acres of land in the township.
In a statement, developer RWE described the withdrawal as “a procedural step” following a Court of Appeals ruling that changed the local outreach requirements for the project. A company spokesperson said RWE “intends to conduct that additional outreach and resubmit its application in the near future.”
Clinton County resident Theresa Owen, who said she has opposed the project from the start, said the news does not come as a surprise.
“Yup, that’s not surprising, and honestly they can say that all they want, but we’re gonna take this victory lap today,” Owen said.
Bingham Township Supervisor John Weber said he will continue to represent residents’ concerns if the company refiles.
“We will definitely keep our eyes and ears to the ground to make sure that if they do file again, we’re ready to put up another fight for them if we have to,” Weber said.
The project has been a topic of discussion at community meetings and on social media throughout its history.
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