Local community debates plan to build solar panel facility near farm land [Video]

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Solar Panels have popped up all over the Lexington area in the past few years. and people can’t get enough of the climate-friendly energy source.

However, there are some places where Fayette County residents don’t think solar panels belong, which was discussed today in Frankfort.

The community gathered to voice their thoughts on a recent large-scale solar facility plan that would be placed in Fayette County’s agricultural areas.

“It can be beneficial to homeowners, it can be beneficial to businesses, but we are here to protect the agriculture business,” said Jason Whitis, with the Fayette County Farm Bureau.

Whitis believes solar energy doesn’t belong anywhere near local farms.

“It’s important to voice our opinion and let them know where we stand, where the community stands, because they are directly impacting Fayette County,” Whitis added.

He believes the plan would harm other natural resources, like the …