Wagoner County residents will soon learn whether their county commissioners will support a proposed controversial solar farm near the town of Porter.
The Nextera Energy Resources project, named “Persica” would cover nearly 1,500 acres in farmland and some residents are fighting it. The June 16 vote by county commissioners will be on a permit allowing construction of the farm.
Alison MacLeod, a Project Manager for Nextera Energy said 25 landowners have already signed agreements to lease their land between Porter and the Arkansas River.
Click here for KOTV 6 news
