A proposed solar farm in rural Natrona County could serve a dual purpose: generating electricity to meet growing demand from data centers and other large developments while keeping the land in agricultural use.
Cattle graze in a field near where a proposed Casper Creek Solar Project facility could be built 20 miles northwest of Casper. The project s among the latest renewable energy developments being considered in Natrona County.
Sheridan-based Cowboy Energy, in partnership with Israel-based Baran Group, is proposing a solar project on private land between Goldeneye Reservoir and U.S. Highway 20/26.
A sign for Casper Creek along Hwy 20/26. The proposed Casper Creek Solar Project could bring renewable energy to Natrona County while allowing agricultural activities to continue and supporting the region’s growing energy needs.
A power substation sits near where the proposed Casper Creek Solar Project facility could be built 20 miles northwest of Casper.
A road leads back to Goldeneye Reservoir close to where the proposed Casper Creek Solar Project facility could be built 20 miles northwest of Casper.
— Hannah Ward can be reached at 307-266-0502, hannah.ward@trib.com or on X @wordfromward
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Cattle graze in a field near where a proposed Casper Creek Solar Project facility could be built 20 miles northwest of Casper. The project s among the latest renewable energy developments being considered in Natrona County.
A power substation sits near where the proposed Casper Creek Solar Project facility could be built 20 miles northwest of Casper.
A sign for Casper Creek along Hwy 20/26. The proposed Casper Creek Solar Project could bring renewable energy to Natrona County while allowing agricultural activities to continue and supporting the region’s growing energy needs.
A road leads back to Goldeneye Reservoir close to where the proposed Casper Creek Solar Project facility could be built 20 miles northwest of Casper.
Sheridan-based Cowboy Energy, in partnership with Israel-based Baran Group, is proposing a solar project on private land between Goldeneye Reservoir and U.S. Highway 20/26.
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