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.

January 31, 2024 - 3:18 PM

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

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.

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