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The commission plans to vote on the new regulations next Wednesday.

The commission had the opportunity to vote on a new set of regulations developed by the Sedgwick County-Wichita Metropolitan Area Planning Commission, but felt more research was necessary to prepare regulations.

The county commission will vote Wednesday on expanded regulations for large-scale solar farms, as the temporary ban on new solar applications comes to a close.

Some Kansas counties are considering tighter regulations on solar farms as the industry sees significant growth in the state.

The number of megawatts produced in Kansas is expected to multiply by more than 34 times over in the next four years.

A proposed project near Maize and Colwich has raised concerns among neighbors about environmental and economic impacts.

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