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

Nick Kanavati 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.
Commission Denies 400-Megawatt Valley Farms Battery Project near Coolidge

Commission Denies 400-Megawatt Valley Farms Battery Project near Coolidge

Nick Kanavati 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.
SRP, NextEra Strike 3,000 MW Solar Deal to Power Arizona Growth

SRP, NextEra Strike 3,000 MW Solar Deal to Power Arizona Growth

Nick Kanavati May 1, 2026
The SRP NextEra solar agreement will deliver 3,000 MW of new solar generation across Arizona by 2034, powering about 595,000 homes.