Solar project near energization; county seeks testing results after panel fire

Sep 15, 2025

Dolores County commissioners heard that construction of the local solar project is essentially complete and staff are in the testing and commissioning phase ahead of planned energization. Board members pressed project staff for soil-testing results and a cleanup schedule after a fire burned some panels; third‑party contractors Clean Harbors and Solar Cycle were named as cleanup options.

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Construction is largely finished on the county’s new solar ("UV") facility, and crews are now focused on system testing and commissioning ahead of planned energization later this week, project staff told the Dolores County Board of County Commissioners.

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