Board approves 244 MW Sarco solar development agreement, despite public concern
Jul 7, 2026
Jul 7, 2026
Nye County commissioners approved a development agreement and final plan for the Sarco (Sarco Batis) solar project — a 244 MW array on roughly 800 acres — after an extended public hearing that highlighted water, wildlife and decommissioning worries.
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Planning staff described the Sarco Batis solar proposal as a 244‑megawatt facility on roughly 800 acres, comprised of both fixed and tracking arrays; staff said the final development plan follows a preliminary approval earlier this year.
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