ApprovedConditional Use

Ponderosa Solar Project (SOLR-26-4)

Description

A special use permit and preliminary development plan for a roughly 2,143-acre solar, battery storage and transmission project in Amargosa Valley.

Impact summary

Roughly $94M in taxes over 40 years (14x the dairy), 350 peak construction jobs, 99% less water use, and $3.7M in community benefits including $150K/year for Amargosa roads.

Applicant

Name: Balanced Rock Power, LLC
Address: 3380 S. G Ranch Rd. and multiple addresses along E. Mecca Rd. and E. Gilligan Rd., Amargosa Valley, NV

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last vote · County Commission

Approved5–0, unanimous

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 4, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Nov 4, 2026Approved 5–0

Board of County Commission Meetings (Regular) - Nov 4, 2026

Solar generation, battery storage, substation and a gen-tie transmission line on about 2,143 acres of the old Ponderosa Dairy land. Approved unanimously after overwhelmingly supportive public comment from Amargosa Valley.

Related issues (2)

Rock Valley Energy Center and Regional Solar Projects

Last discussed Nov 12, 2026

Ponderosa Solar Project in Amargosa Valley

Last discussed Nov 4, 2026

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