# Henderson County Approves Solar Project Construction

Henderson County and Stellar Renewables finalized a legal agreement in September 2026 enabling the construction of a 421-acre solar energy project near KY 425 to proceed. This resolution ended prior litigation risks and aligns with updated county solar regulations. The project is expected to supply approximately 20% of Henderson Municipal Power & Light's energy needs and is slated for completion within about 12 months, significantly expanding local renewable energy capacity.

- The project represents a major local procurement opportunity for renewable energy infrastructure development in Kentucky.
- Procurement professionals should note the importance of compliance with evolving county solar regulations impacting project approvals.
- Contractors specializing in solar energy construction and operations may find new business prospects with Henderson Municipal Power & Light and Stellar Renewables.
- The agreement highlights the role of legal and regulatory resolution in advancing renewable energy projects, signaling potential for similar future procurements in the region.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 26, 2026

### Government Entities
- Henderson County Fiscal Court
- Henderson Municipal Power & Light (HMP&L)
- U.S. District Court
- Henderson County Government
- Henderson City-County Planning Commission

### Vendors
- Stellar Renewables (prime contractor)

### Key Quotes
> It was good to hear that the agreement had been made.
> — Brad Bickett, General Manager, Henderson Municipal Power & Light

> Get this done.
> — Benjamin Beamer, Federal Judge

> It makes them do more to protect neighbors.
> — Brad Schneider, Henderson County Judge-Executive

### Sources
- [County and Stellar Renewables come to an agreement that will allow solar project near Ky. 425 to proceed - The Hendersonian](https://the-hendersonian.com/county-and-stellar-renewables-come-to-an-agreement-that-will-allow-solar-project-near-ky-425-to-proceed) - The Hendersonian