SAN ANTONIO – A federal judge recommended that the work on a solar farm project in Bandera be temporarily halted on Monday.
For months, KSAT Investigates has followed the battle between landowners and the solar company, Pine Gate Renewables, LLC.
During a Monday morning emergency motion hearing, the judge heard from several attorneys.
Landowners said the work being done on the project has led to contamination on their land.
One neighbor said sediment spilling from the project has killed fish and turtles on his property.
An attorney for Pine Gate Renewables disputed that in court and said the solar farm construction isn’t contaminating anything.
All parties are expected to be back in court in October.
Read more reporting on the KSAT Investigates page.
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In a recent development, a federal judge has recommended a temporary halt to the work on a solar farm project in Bandera. The project has been at the center of a dispute between landowners and the solar company, Pine Gate Renewables, LLC, for several months.
During an emergency motion hearing on Monday morning, multiple attorneys presented their arguments. Landowners expressed concerns about contamination on their land due to the project’s construction. One homeowner even mentioned the adverse effects, such as fish and turtle deaths, caused by sediment spilling onto their property.
However, an attorney representing Pine Gate Renewables refuted these claims in court, stating that the construction activities are not causing any contamination. The case is set to return to court in October for further proceedings.
For more updates on this developing story, visit the KSAT Investigates page.
This controversy underscores the importance of environmental protection and responsible construction practices in renewable energy projects. Stay tuned for more updates as the legal battle unfolds.
