Lux Solar Project expansion in Wabuska
Summary
The solar farm expansion needs big reductions from new setback rules to stay hidden behind existing panels. One commissioner voted no both times, and a resident raised concerns about Chinese-made panels and land swaps.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Mar 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown; no dollar figures were discussed for the expansion.
The solar developer and regional renewable energy supply.
Nearby rural residents concerned about viewshed and panel sourcing raised objections.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of County Commissioners - Mar 5, 2026
The 2023 Lux Solar project can expand onto 280 additional acres after unanimous approval of its setback variance and use permit, with traffic improvements conditioned.
Planning Commission - Feb 10, 2026
The solar farm expansion needs big reductions from new setback rules to stay hidden behind existing panels. One commissioner voted no both times, and a resident raised concerns about Chinese-made panels and land swaps.
Planning Commission - Jan 13, 2026
Lux Solar wants to expand its approved solar facility by about 280 acres, needing both a setback variance and a conditional use permit. Both items were continued because the NDOT traffic study isn't done yet.
Related development
Winston Solar Project PUD
The county could see $85 million over 20 years, but residents worry about battery fires, glare, agricultural land loss, and a Highway 95A already near capacity — the outcome now waits on NDOT.
Lux Solar Project Expansion — Major Variance
Keeps panels screened behind existing arrays; the proposed setbacks are still 2,708 feet from the stream and 1,600 feet from the residence.
Lux Solar expansion CUP (PLZ-2025-085)
Construction brings up to 700 vehicle trips a day for about 13 months; operations need only about two trips daily.
Lux Solar Project Expansion — Conditional Use Permit
Would add roughly 280 acres of solar panels in Mason Valley; deferred until the traffic report is finished.
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