Tag: big solar
Panoche solar company quelled mineral rights in court
Among the many hurdles for Panoche Valley Solar before moving ahead on its 247-megawatt project was a concern about mineral rights and the potential that another party could pursue resources on affected properties.
Community Board: Agencies ought to move now on solar project
There never really was a doubt that San Benito County supervisors would support the Panoche Valley Solar Project, a 247-megawatt effort set to result in an estimated 500 construction jobs locally and even more over the long term. It’s less clear, though, how four state and federal agencies might rule on the project opposed by an array of big environmental groups and neighbors of the site.
Six years later, sides in solar debate make final push
Shani Kleinhaus believes the Panoche Valley could become a refuge for many species and she sees its big solar project—awaiting state and federal permits—as a roadblock toward that and other environmental goals.
Supes renew support for Panoche solar project
San Benito County supervisors Tuesday once again approved of the 247-megawatt Panoche solar project, and it may have been the final local consideration on the highly debated endeavor.
County board to hear appeal on Panoche solar project
San Benito County supervisors are set to hear from local opponents of a major solar project perhaps one last time Tuesday.
