Barry solar farm could begin as early as summer
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By BETH ZUMWALT
The former Bow Lake Golf Course in Barry will become a solar farm if plans go as expected.
“We have a tentative agreement to sign a lease with a solar energy company,” said Natalie Roseberry, president of Lemur Woods, a group of investors who purchased the approximately 70 acre golf course last March.
At that time the property was to be converted into mostly residential and commercial spaces, but now a solar energy company, EN-Power, from Alabama, has expressed interest in a solar panel farm.
“They have 120 days, June 1, to do their due diligence on the property,” Roseberry said. “Once that is completed, they plan to sign a 40 year lease on the property.”
The solar panels will be placed on the north east portion of the property.
According to Jeff Hogge, city administrator for the city of Barry said EN-Power will create energy to sell to utility companies.
“Individuals can invest in the project and get credits for a slight reduction in their own electric bills,” Hogge said. “It’s a good thing for the city because it should generate a few more tax dollars than it previously did, being zoned agricultural and it shows the city is doing something, bringing attention to the area.”
Hogge said the plans still call for single family homes to be built along Croxville Drive, the road off Rt. 106 going to the golf course.
No plans have been announced for the north west corner of the property.
