Project Sunflower Sky Solar Farm

Project Overview

Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS) is helping deliver utility-scale renewable energy to southeast Kansas through the Sunflower Sky Solar Farm, a 65‑megawatt solar facility located on approximately 375 acres near Altoona in Wilson County. Once complete, the project will generate clean, reliable energy capable of powering thousands of homes while contributing to local economic growth and long-term infrastructure investment in the region.

As a civil subcontractor on the project, ESS is self-performing the majority of the site civil work, bringing the same operational discipline and heavy civil expertise that defines our work across the Midwest. ESS crews are responsible for approximately 300,000 cubic yards of excavation, shaping and preparing the site to support long-term solar operations. In addition, ESS is installing stormwater infrastructure totaling approximately 840 linear feet to support effective drainage and long-term environmental performance.

With multiple crews operating across the site, collaboration and coordination are critical to maintaining momentum. ESS field teams work closely with project partners and engineers to manage logistics, maintain schedule, and execute the work efficiently, all while keeping safety as the top priority and upholding our high standards for quality and performance.

Projects like Sunflower Sky demonstrate ESS’s growing presence in the renewable energy market and highlight how the company’s heavy civil capabilities translate seamlessly to large-scale solar development. From mass grading to stormwater infrastructure, ESS delivers the expertise, equipment, and workforce needed to support the nation’s evolving energy landscape.