Portales approves community solar project; developer says array will occupy about 7–8 acres
The planning commission approved a commercial community solar project in an R‑1 zone. Sunvest Solar project developer Ryan Falton said the array would occupy roughly 7–8 acres, serve about 300 average New Mexico homes, and be decommissioned and returned to agriculture at lease end.
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The Portales Planning Commission unanimously approved PC‑2025‑2026‑20, allowing a commercial community solar facility to be constructed on parcels that span city and county boundaries at 903 North Avenue O.
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