Monarch breaks ground on solar project

Monarch Cement Company and Evergy have announced a solar project. The goal is to change the cement industry's approach to renewable energy as a model for others. The 105-acre project will be east of Humboldt.
Work to clear and prepare the location of the solar project has already begun. Next, silt fencing will be placed along the property to help with drainage. Photo by Sarah Haney / Iola Register
by Sarah Haney
Published: January 31, 2024
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Monarch Cement Company and Evergy have announced a solar project. The goal is to change the cement industry’s approach to renewable energy as a model for others. The 105-acre project will be east of Humboldt.

HUMBOLDT — In a major move towards sustainable energy practices, Monarch Cement Company and Evergy Energy Solutions have announced a groundbreaking partnership for a solar project in Humboldt. The project aims to change the cement industry’s approach to renewable energy and set a model for others to follow.

Kent Webber

According to a joint press release, the solar project, boasting a capacity of 20 megawatts of electricity, is expected to significantly offset Monarch’s energy consumption while simultaneously reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The 105-acre project will be erected on Monarch’s property at 1311 Florida Rd. due east of Humboldt and will pair state-of-the-art solar panels with cutting-edge energy management technology.

 “The board of directors and management of Monarch Cement Company are extremely excited about this win-win venture where we are making a giant movement toward achieving our 2050 carbon neutrality goals, being socially responsible, and providing a more than significant return on investment to our shareholders,” said Kent Webber, Monarch president. 

Sarah Haney

Sarah joined the Register in November 2023. With 13 years of experience in journalism, she is a 2009 graduate of Cottey College, in Nevada, Mo with a degree in English. Upon graduating, she began her career in journalism at her hometown paper in 2010. Over the next 13 years (and a brief hiatus to Fayetteville, Ark.), she worked her way up to the position of editor and enjoyed the connections she built within her community. Sarah is a member of Rotary Club International and the P.E.O. Sisterhood. She enjoys reading, listening to her vinyl records, and spending time with family and friends.

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