1,000 acres of Natrona County farmland may host new solar array

A proposed solar farm covering 1,000 acres in rural Natrona County would generate electricity for data centers while allowing cattle to continue grazing on the same land. The project, known as the Casper Creek Solar Project, is located on private property between Goldeneye Reservoir and U.S. Highway 20/26, approximately 20 miles northwest of Casper.

Sheridan-based Cowboy Energy is developing the site in partnership with Baran Group, an Israel-based energy firm. The developers aim to address rising electricity demand from large commercial developments, including data centers, without removing agricultural use from the land. This approach combines renewable energy generation with continued farming operations on the property.

The proposal is one of several renewable energy projects currently under consideration in Natrona County. Local officials and landowners are reviewing the plan to determine how the facility will fit into the existing landscape of the region. The site is situated near Casper Creek, a well-known landmark along the highway corridor.

If approved, the solar array would produce power that meets the growing energy needs of the region. The dual-use design intends to maintain agricultural activity beneath the solar panels, a method that allows land to serve two economic purposes simultaneously. Cattle are already visible grazing in fields near the proposed site.

The next steps involve formal review of the project details by local authorities. Developers will present information on grid connections and land management practices. The outcome of this review will determine whether the Casper Creek Solar Project moves forward in the region.