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Satellite map of the Horseshoe Energy Project and other proposed energy projects near the Pinal West Substation. The 159-acre Horseshoe gas and battery site sits just east of the substation, with Elixir Power and Hazy Peak Storage to the south, Tap Solar to the southeast, and the Prism, Pinyon and Caballero solar projects to the north and west.

Horseshoe Energy Project Returns to Pinal P&Z Oct. 15 After Commission Delays Decision on Gas Plant Expansion

Oct 14, 2026
Horseshoe Energy Project returns to Pinal P&Z Oct. 15 after votes to approve and deny both failed. Residents cited noise, water and a doubled gas plant.
Map of the 4,696-acre SR 79 industrial rezoning site on state land north of Skyline Drive, between San Tan Valley and Florence

4,696-acre SR 79 industrial rezoning approved; employer could generate its own power and run an ancillary data center

Oct 1, 2026
Supervisors approved the SR 79 industrial rezoning of 4,696 state acres. A data center must serve the on-site business, and solar only the rezoned land.
Employer’s own data center could be part of 4,696-acre industrial site along SR 79 under P&Z-recommended plan

Employer’s own data center could be part of 4,696-acre industrial site along SR 79 under P&Z-recommended plan

Sep 23, 2026
Pinal County's P&Z commission recommended a 4,696-acre SR 79 industrial site 7-2. An employer could run its own data center there.
Aerial map of the Red Rock area showing the proposed 660-acre solar and battery site in yellow east of Interstate 10, labeled as a plan amendment under review; the APS Red Rock Solar Plant, 40 megawatts on 400 acres since 2016; the APS Saguaro gas plant, operating since 1954 with a proposed expansion from about 185 to about 905 megawatts; and the Sunridge gas plant site in blue southwest of Red Rock, granted a county industrial use permit in June 2026 for up to 1,360 megawatts.

Red Rock energy hub could grow: 660-acre solar and battery site proposed on state trust land

Sep 14, 2026
A Red Rock solar and battery project is proposed on 660 acres of state land next to the APS solar plant. A citizens panel voted 14-0 to recommend denial.
Aerial map of the Rosebud Energy Project site outlined in green beside the Nissan test track, with the planned data center campus in yellow to the west

Rosebud Energy Project Would Put Solar Panels and Batteries on Nissan-Owned Farmland Near Maricopa

Sep 8, 2026
Pinal County is reviewing the Rosebud Energy Project, a solar and battery site on Nissan land south of Maricopa. Staff expect the power to go to the grid.
Map of Pinal County showing the service areas of Electrical Districts 2, 3 and 4 and Trico Electric Cooperative, the four local utilities NextEra says will receive power from Eloy Valley Energy Center III, marked with a star south of Eloy

Eloy Valley Energy Center III Approved: 400-Megawatt Solar and Battery Project Planned South of Eloy

Sep 7, 2026
Supervisors approved the Eloy Valley Energy Center III solar and battery plant south of Eloy. Its power is contracted to Pinal electrical districts.
Regional map showing the Desert Crest Energy Storage site in unincorporated Pinal County just west of the Casa Grande city limits.

Desert Crest Battery Storage Advances West of Casa Grande

Aug 26, 2026
Pinal County planners backed Desert Crest Energy Storage, a 350 MW battery site west of Casa Grande. Supervisors will make the final call.
Aerial rendering of the Ore Town Solar site beside San Manuel, Arizona. A red outline along Veterans Memorial Boulevard marks the proposed project site on part of a larger blue-shaded former industrial brownfield that includes the old mine tailings between the site and the San Pedro River. A marker at the site's corner shows the existing substation, with an existing transmission line running west past the town and airport.

Ore Town Solar Approved on San Manuel Mine Land Deemed Unfit for Most Development

Aug 9, 2026
Pinal County supervisors approved Ore Town Solar on the old San Manuel mine site. The 1,227-acre solar and battery plant targets operation by 2030.
Map showing the Eloy Valley Energy Center III site outlined in green south of Eloy, Arizona, near the Santa Cruz River and southwest of Interstate 10.

Eloy Valley Energy Center III: 1,263-Acre Solar and Battery Rezone Advances

Jul 30, 2026
Pinal County planners advanced the Eloy Valley Energy Center III rezone 7-1. Its 400 MW of solar and 400 MW of batteries are sold to Arizona co-op AEPCO.
Rendering of the Valley Farms Energy Center's southern edge along East Bartlett Road, showing the planned oleander screening.

Valley Farms Energy Center Wins Approval, Reversing 2025 Denial

Jul 6, 2026
Pinal County supervisors voted 4-0 to approve the Valley Farms Energy Center near Coolidge. The 400 MW battery project targets summer 2028 power needs.
Illustration of the Arizona nuclear plant site search: a magnifying glass over a state map marked with candidate locations, framed by transmission lines, battery storage, solar panels, and a natural gas plant.

SRP, APS, TEP look for nuclear plant site, study due late 2026

Jun 26, 2026
SRP, APS, and TEP are evaluating Arizona nuclear plant site locations statewide, with study results expected by late 2026.
Aerial site map of SRP's Copper Crossing Energy and Research Center in northern Florence, color-coded for three development phases: Phase 1 flexible gas turbines in blue, Phase 2 next-generation solar in yellow, and Phase 3 long-duration energy storage pilots in green.

Copper Crossing Battery Storage Land Use Change Wins Florence Approval

Jun 25, 2026
Florence Council unanimously cleared a Copper Crossing energy battery storage land use change Tuesday, paving way for non-lithium battery research.
County approves Copper Basin battery storage in San Tan Valley

County approves Copper Basin battery storage in San Tan Valley

Jun 20, 2026

The Pinal County Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 on June…

Draft rendering of rows of white ESS iron flow battery units with orange storage tanks at a Copper Crossing battery storage site.

Florence Battery Storage Research Site Advances With Land Use Change

Jun 13, 2026
Florence planners backed a Copper Crossing battery storage land change for SRP's non-lithium pilots. The Town Council decides June 16.
Commission Denies 400-Megawatt Valley Farms Battery Project near Coolidge

Commission Denies 400-Megawatt Valley Farms Battery Project near Coolidge

Jun 9, 2026
Pinal County Planning Commission voted 6-3 to recommend denial of the Valley Farms Energy Center, a 400-megawatt battery storage project near Coolidge.
Two photos of Plus Power battery storage facilities. The top photo shows a ground-level view down a corridor between two long rows of white battery cabinets. The bottom photo shows an aerial view of a walled facility with battery cabinets arranged in a grid, a substation in the foreground, and farmland visible beyond the perimeter wall.

San Tan Valley Council Addresses Copper Basin Battery Storage Questions

Jun 6, 2026
Resident questions on cost, safety, and ownership led the San Tan Valley Council to address Copper Basin battery storage before endorsing it.
Copper Basin Energy Storage Project vicinity map.

Copper Basin Battery Energy Storage Advances in San Tan Valley

Jun 3, 2026
Pinal County's P&Z recommended approving the Copper Basin Energy Storage project in San Tan Valley. The 250 MW battery would support SRP's grid by 2031.
Commission Advances La Osa Data Center Rezoning and Development Plan

Commission Advances La Osa Data Center Rezoning and Development Plan

Apr 18, 2026
Pinal County commissioners recommended approval of the La Osa data center rezoning 7-2, advancing a 3,385-acre project south of Eloy to supervisors.
Public Hearing Set for San Manuel Solar and Battery Storage Project

Public Hearing Set for San Manuel Solar and Battery Storage Project

Apr 14, 2026
The Pinal County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing April 16 on the Ore Town Solar Project near San Manuel. Here's what residents need to know..
3,385-Acre La Osa Data Center and Power Complex Faces Rezoning Vote on April 16

3,385-Acre La Osa Data Center and Power Complex Faces Rezoning Vote on April 16

Apr 13, 2026
La Osa Energy Center rezoning goes before Pinal County Planning and Zoning Commission April 16. The 3,385-acre data center project seeks Industrial zoning.
Pinal Partnership Warns of Energy Shortfall, Outlines Options for Pinal County

Pinal Partnership Warns of Energy Shortfall, Outlines Options for Pinal County

Apr 4, 2026
The Casa Grande Planning and Zoning Commission heard a presentation on Pinal County energy development, warning that solar, batteries, and gas projects are urgently needed to support Arizona's economic growth.
Casa Grande Approves Samba Energy Center Battery Storage Facility

Casa Grande Approves Samba Energy Center Battery Storage Facility

Apr 3, 2026
Casa Grande's Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the Samba Energy Center battery energy storage facility on April 2, 2026. The 36-acre BESS will support APS grid operations and generate up to $14 million in local tax revenue.
SRP and Invenergy Partner on 400MW Solar and Battery Storage Project in Pinal County

SRP and Invenergy Partner on 400MW Solar and Battery Storage Project in Pinal County

Mar 17, 2026
SRP and Invenergy announce the SunDog Energy Center, a 200MW solar and battery storage project in Pinal County set to power up to 45,000 Valley homes.
Silver King Energy Center Denied: Pinal County Board Rejects Largest Proposed Energy Project

Silver King Energy Center Denied: Pinal County Board Rejects Largest Proposed Energy Project

Feb 19, 2026
Pinal County supervisors unanimously denied the Silver King Energy Center, an 8,122-acre solar and gas project near Florence Junction. The vote ends the county's largest proposed energy development.
Silver King Energy Center, Pinal County’s Largest Proposed Energy Project, Heads to Board Vote

Silver King Energy Center, Pinal County’s Largest Proposed Energy Project, Heads to Board Vote

Feb 17, 2026
Silver King Energy Center goes before Pinal County supervisors Feb. 18 after a 4-3 commission denial. The 8,122-acre project includes solar, battery, and gas generation.
County’s Largest Energy Project Stumbles at Planning Commission

County’s Largest Energy Project Stumbles at Planning Commission

Jan 16, 2026
Pinal County planners voted 4-3 to recommend denial of the 8,122-acre Silver King Energy Center. Commissioners questioned economic benefits and mixed-use plans for the $2.9 billion project.
Silver King Returns: Could Become Pinal’s Largest Energy Project

Silver King Returns: Could Become Pinal’s Largest Energy Project

Jan 9, 2026
Silver King returns with up to 2 GW of solar, battery, and gas generation. Pinal County commission votes January 15.
Pinal County Supervisors Approve Cactus Wren Battery Storage Project

Pinal County Supervisors Approve Cactus Wren Battery Storage Project

Dec 27, 2025
Pinal County supervisors unanimously approve 800 MW Cactus Wren battery storage facility. SRP confirms active procurement discussions for the Maricopa-area project.
Table Top Solar and Battery Storage Rezoning Approved Near Casa Grande

Table Top Solar and Battery Storage Rezoning Approved Near Casa Grande

Dec 12, 2025
Pinal County supervisors approved the Table Top Solar and Battery Storage project near Casa Grande. The 643-acre facility is anticipated to generate $40 million in tax revenue.
2,137-Acre Cactus Flower Solar and Battery Storage Approved

2,137-Acre Cactus Flower Solar and Battery Storage Approved

Dec 8, 2025
Pinal County approves the 2,137-acre Cactus Flower Solar project near Eloy. The 270 MW facility will generate $52 million in tax revenue over the lifetime of the project.