County to consider BirchSun solar garden permit

Stearns County will consider an interim use permit for BirchSun, LLC to develop part of a 4.99 MW solar garden on agricultural land near Melrose. The permit would run for 40 years from startup and includes strict decommissioning, vegetation, and screening requirements.

Document date · August 4, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

OTHER

Contract term

Interim use permit for 4.99 MW solar garden, valid 40 years from actual date of operation

Renewal

Interim use permit proposed to expire 40 years from the actual date of operation; any extension would require future Board action and could adjust financial guarantees.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

Stearns County Board of Commissioners Agenda 2026-08-04

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Birchsun Llc was awarded this government contract by Stearns County, as recorded on August 4, 2026.

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