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Released June 21, 2023 | SUGAR LAND
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Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs (D) has vetoed House Bill (HB) 2618, which would have imposed new requirements on constructing utility-scale solar and wind generation plants. Industrial Info is tracking $24.8 billion worth of solar and wind power projects in Arizona, including $4.75 billion worth that have a medium to high probability (70-99%) of moving forward as planned.
According to a summary of the legislation, among other provisions, it required county permitting approval for solar or wind power plants and authorized a city, town or county to adopt zoning standards, site-specific conditions and permitting requirements. The legislation also set requirements for the plant location, site preparation, repairing damage, transferring or selling the plant, financial assurances, and liability insurance.
The slim Republican majority in both chambers is unlikely to have enough votes to override Hobbs' veto. In a June 19 letter to Speaker of the House Ben Toma, Governor Hobbs wrote, "HB 2618 encourages an inconsistent statewide patchwork of regulations for renewable energy projects and would have a deep chilling effect on renewable energy deployment in Arizona. It creates additional regulatory confusion for businesses, negatively impacting Arizona's ability to attract, retain and grow a renewable energy ecosystem in our state...."
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), solar and wind made up 10% and 1%, respectively, of Arizona's total net generation in 2022. While that's not a large percentage of the energy mix, the EIA notes the state "ranks second in the national in solar energy potential."
Arizona ranks fifth among all U.S. states in terms of installed solar capacity, after ranking seventh in 2022, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association's (SEIA) data as of first-quarter 2023.
Privately held renewable company Clenera Renewable Energy (Boise, Idaho) is at work on the $480 million CO Bar Solar Farm in Flagstaff, in Coconino County. The project is expected to wrap up in late 2024 and provide 480 megawatts (MW) of solar generation by utilizing photovoltaic (PV) solar panels on a single-axis tracking system. Subscribers to Industrial Info's Global Market Intelligence (GMI) Power Project Database can learn more from a detailed project report.
Among the Arizona solar projects in the development stage is Longroad Energy's (Boston, Massachusetts) $300 million addition at its Sun Streams Solar Plant in Arlington, about 40 miles west of Pheonix. The project would generate 500 MW of solar power by utilizing First Solar Incorporated's (NASDAQ:FSLR) (Tempe, Arizona) Series 6 panels. Construction is expected to kick off in March 2024, with completion in late 2025. Subscribers can click here for more information.
In terms of wind projects, AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) (Arlington, Virginia) is developing the proposed $630 million West Camp Windfarm in Joseph City, about 80 miles east of Flagstaff. The windfarm would utilize turbines provided by General Electric (NYSE:GE) (Boston, Massachusetts) to generate 500 MW. The project includes a lithium-ion battery-energy storage system (BESS) capable of providing 250 MW of power in times of low wind output. Click here for a detailed project report.
NextEra Energy Incorporated (NYSE:NEE) (Juno Beach, Florida) is at work on constructing a 161-MW, $186 million windfarm at its Babbitt Ranch Energy Center near Flagstaff, which would utilize 53 GW turbines across 1,000 acres. The project is expected to wrap up in late 2024. NextEra also is developing a $60 million BESS unit and 60-MW solar facility at Babbitt Ranch. The energy is being generated and stored for the Salt River Project, a utility cooperative that provides water and power to much of central Arizona. Subscribers can read detailed reports on the wind, BESS and solar projects.
Subscribers to Industrial Info's GMI Database can click here to see reports for all of the projects discussed in this article and click here for the related plant profiles.
Click here for a full list of solar and wind projects in Arizona that have a medium or high probability (70-99%) of moving forward as planned.
Industrial Info Resources (IIR) is the leading provider of industrial market intelligence. Since 1983, IIR has provided comprehensive research, news and analysis on the industrial process, manufacturing and energy related industries. IIR's Global Market Intelligence (GMI) helps companies identify and pursue trends across multiple markets with access to real, qualified and validated plant and project opportunities. Across the world, IIR is tracking over 200,000 current and future projects worth $17.8 Trillion (USD).
According to a summary of the legislation, among other provisions, it required county permitting approval for solar or wind power plants and authorized a city, town or county to adopt zoning standards, site-specific conditions and permitting requirements. The legislation also set requirements for the plant location, site preparation, repairing damage, transferring or selling the plant, financial assurances, and liability insurance.
The slim Republican majority in both chambers is unlikely to have enough votes to override Hobbs' veto. In a June 19 letter to Speaker of the House Ben Toma, Governor Hobbs wrote, "HB 2618 encourages an inconsistent statewide patchwork of regulations for renewable energy projects and would have a deep chilling effect on renewable energy deployment in Arizona. It creates additional regulatory confusion for businesses, negatively impacting Arizona's ability to attract, retain and grow a renewable energy ecosystem in our state...."
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), solar and wind made up 10% and 1%, respectively, of Arizona's total net generation in 2022. While that's not a large percentage of the energy mix, the EIA notes the state "ranks second in the national in solar energy potential."
Arizona ranks fifth among all U.S. states in terms of installed solar capacity, after ranking seventh in 2022, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association's (SEIA) data as of first-quarter 2023.
Privately held renewable company Clenera Renewable Energy (Boise, Idaho) is at work on the $480 million CO Bar Solar Farm in Flagstaff, in Coconino County. The project is expected to wrap up in late 2024 and provide 480 megawatts (MW) of solar generation by utilizing photovoltaic (PV) solar panels on a single-axis tracking system. Subscribers to Industrial Info's Global Market Intelligence (GMI) Power Project Database can learn more from a detailed project report.
Among the Arizona solar projects in the development stage is Longroad Energy's (Boston, Massachusetts) $300 million addition at its Sun Streams Solar Plant in Arlington, about 40 miles west of Pheonix. The project would generate 500 MW of solar power by utilizing First Solar Incorporated's (NASDAQ:FSLR) (Tempe, Arizona) Series 6 panels. Construction is expected to kick off in March 2024, with completion in late 2025. Subscribers can click here for more information.
In terms of wind projects, AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) (Arlington, Virginia) is developing the proposed $630 million West Camp Windfarm in Joseph City, about 80 miles east of Flagstaff. The windfarm would utilize turbines provided by General Electric (NYSE:GE) (Boston, Massachusetts) to generate 500 MW. The project includes a lithium-ion battery-energy storage system (BESS) capable of providing 250 MW of power in times of low wind output. Click here for a detailed project report.
NextEra Energy Incorporated (NYSE:NEE) (Juno Beach, Florida) is at work on constructing a 161-MW, $186 million windfarm at its Babbitt Ranch Energy Center near Flagstaff, which would utilize 53 GW turbines across 1,000 acres. The project is expected to wrap up in late 2024. NextEra also is developing a $60 million BESS unit and 60-MW solar facility at Babbitt Ranch. The energy is being generated and stored for the Salt River Project, a utility cooperative that provides water and power to much of central Arizona. Subscribers can read detailed reports on the wind, BESS and solar projects.
Subscribers to Industrial Info's GMI Database can click here to see reports for all of the projects discussed in this article and click here for the related plant profiles.
Click here for a full list of solar and wind projects in Arizona that have a medium or high probability (70-99%) of moving forward as planned.
Industrial Info Resources (IIR) is the leading provider of industrial market intelligence. Since 1983, IIR has provided comprehensive research, news and analysis on the industrial process, manufacturing and energy related industries. IIR's Global Market Intelligence (GMI) helps companies identify and pursue trends across multiple markets with access to real, qualified and validated plant and project opportunities. Across the world, IIR is tracking over 200,000 current and future projects worth $17.8 Trillion (USD).
