A planned solar farm project in Shawano County has been terminated after five years of association, citing a commercial viability assessment as the reason for discontinuing the Belle Plaine Solar Project. Initially approved by the county board in 2021, the project aimed to transform farmland into a solar energy facility, generating substantial revenue for the county and producing up to 50 megawatts of renewable energy. Although the project's demise marks a setback for the county's renewable energy goals, approximately 300 acres remain leased for agricultural purposes, providing continued support for local institutions like the Shawano County Fairgrounds.