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Years of agricultural heritage
Acres of prime land at stake
What is Silver Maple Solar, and Why Does it Matter?
Silver Maple Solar is a proposed 200-megawatt solar facility from RWE that would cover more than 1,900 acres of agricultural land in Zeeland and Jamestown townships. RWE’s plan has created surprise and confusion for many in our community, and it has raised a statewide question about the balance between sustainable development and local governance.
In response, Zeeland Charter Township has launched “Your Township Your Voice” to create a space for listening, responding and sharing information with residents.
Annotated map from MPSC Submission.
News & Updates
ZCT to Host Update Meeting, Nov 19
Zeeland Charter Township will be hosting an informational meeting to update our community about the Silver Maple Solar project, its status with the Michigan Public Service Commission, and what the Township is doing to oppose development. Who: All Zeeland Charter...
Zeeland Charter Township Launches “Your Township. Your Voice.” Initiative
RWE’s plan to develop a nearly 2,000-acre solar farm in Zeeland Charter Township has created a sense of surprise, confusion and anger for many in our community. It has also raised a Statewide question about the balance between sustainable development and local...
We Want Your Input
Leave your questions for the township to help shape the agenda for our Nov. 19 community update, and learn how to comment directly to the MPSC on Silver Maple Solar.
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