County hears update on burned solar panels; testing, cleanup to follow
County officials were told the solar project is largely complete but that a recent panel fire requires soil testing and contractor-led cleanup. Environmental health staff urged transparency about sample locations and results; contractors said they were targeting the week of the 29th to begin removals.
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Dolores County commissioners heard an update on a construction site where solar panels burned and where the remaining work is now focused on testing, commissioning and cleanup. A contractor told the board the site is readying for energization, with commissioning crews on site and an anticipated tie-in to Tri‑State scheduled for Friday. "We're targeting the week of the 29th, and they're saying about 2 weeks for cleanup," Presenter (S4) said when the board asked about contractor mobilization.
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