Winchester III Solar and Battery Energy Storage Facility
Summary
A developer is building a massive 200-megawatt solar farm and battery storage facility west of Willcox. While supporters point to millions in local property tax revenue and clean energy, neighbors worry about groundwater depletion, dust during construction, and potential fire hazards from the large battery units.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Generates upwards of $1.4 million annually in property taxes for Cochise County and local school districts starting in year two.
County taxpayers, local school districts, and regional utility cooperatives looking for reliable clean energy grid additions.
Nearby property owners facing viewshed changes, construction dust, and potential safety anxieties regarding industrial battery storage.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting (April 2026) — April 8, 2026
A developer is building a massive 200-megawatt solar farm and battery storage facility west of Willcox. While supporters point to millions in local property tax revenue and clean energy, neighbors worry about groundwater depletion, dust during construction, and potential fire hazards from the large battery units.
New solar farms in Cochise County bring renewable energy to over 90,000 homes across the state of Arizona.
New solar farms in Cochise County bring renewable energy to over 90,000 homes across the state of Arizona. KGUN 9
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