SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (AP) — The plans for a community solar power project that would provide enough electricity for nearly two dozen homes are moving forward in Scottsbluff.

The city council preliminarily approved the Nebraska Public Power District’s plan for the project.

But before the project will be built, NPPD wants to sign up at least 20 customers for the power. If more customers sign up, the size of the project could be enlarged.

Scottsbluff was chosen because it’s a hub for the utility in western Nebraska and has plenty of land available.

NPPD’s Tim Arlt says the city also has good prospects for solar power because it is on the western end of the state.