Ore Town Solar Project Approval
Summary
The county approved a massive 1,227-acre solar and battery storage facility on a former copper mine site near San Manuel. The project is expected to boost local tax revenues and provide renewable energy while repurposing vacant brownfield land.
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Last discussed Aug 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Generates approximately $60 million in tax revenue over the project's lifetime, with $22 million for the school district and $15 million for the fire district.
Local taxing districts, schools, the fire district, and Pinal County residents through increased tax revenues and clean energy generation.
No significant negative impacts identified; site is a decommissioned, fenced brownfield.
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