Bright idea: Planning begun for Jersey County solar farm David Blanchette For The Telegraph March 5, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail 1of5 The proposed Hickory Solar development northwest of Jerseyville would feature solar panel arrays like these at the Lexington Farms subdivision in Jerseyville. Show MoreShow Less 2of5 The proposed Hickory Solar development would occupy a large area northwest of Jerseyville, including land near this rural intersection. Show MoreShow Less 3of5 4of5 The proposed Hickory Solar development northwest of Jerseyville would feature solar panel arrays like these at the Lexington Farms subdivision in Jerseyville. Show MoreShow Less 5of5 JERSEYVILLE — Jersey County may soon get some of its electricity from the sun as a planned solar energy development continues to make headway with landowners, government bodies and utility companies.