Stillwater County Solar and Wind Projects Offer Ranchers a Side Income, Developers Say
Two large renewable energy projects in Stillwater County are generating interest beyond their electricity output, as the developer argues the farms can coexist with — and even benefit — Montana ranchers who lease the surrounding land for grazing. The Projects PSE's Battle Butte Solar Farm spans roughly 8,000 acres in Stillwater County, though only about 1,200 of those acres will actually be covered by solar panels. The facility is designed to produce approximately 130 megawatts of electricity — enough to power an estimated 20,000 homes. The company's existing Beaver Creek Wind Farm, also in the area, runs 88 turbines and generates 248 megawatts. PSE plant manager Kyle Sullivan told KTVQ that an expansion is already planned: "Beaver Creek 2, it'll…




















