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Proposed solar project could convert over 800 acres of farmland in rural Michigan

Residents, officials and developers weigh economic benefits against local concerns

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Dave Bondy
Apr 20, 2026
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INGERSOLL TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A proposed large-scale solar development in Midland County is drawing mixed reactions from residents, energy officials and local leaders, highlighting a broader debate over renewable energy and land use in rural Michigan.

The project, proposed by DTE Energy, would span hundreds of acres of privately owned farmland in Ingersoll…

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