Project Description
The proposed Atlas North Generation Tie Line Project is a 500kV generation tie that will interconnect the proposed Atlas North Solar Generation Facilities to the regional transmission system at the ACC-approved Cielo Azul Switchyard and Ten West Link 500kV transmission line.
The Project will originate at a new, non-jurisdictional Project substation (69kV/500kV) that will convert power generated or stored at the Atlas North Solar Generation Facilities to 500kV. The proposed 500kV transmission line will interconnect the new substation to the Cielo Azul Switchyard. The transmission line associated with the Project will be 2 to 3 miles in length.
Project Location
The Project will be located in La Paz County, on land managed by the Arizona State Land Department and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. The transmission line will require a 200-foot-wide right-of-way which will be within a 600-foot-wide corridor. For the transmission line components, the Project will use wood or steel monopole structures. The structures will be less than 200 feet (60 m) tall.
Project Need and Benefit
The Project is needed to interconnect the Atlas North Solar Generation Facilities to the regional transmission grid. The Atlas North Solar Generation Facilities will provide the region with urgently needed renewable power as one of the largest solar plus energy storage projects in North America. The Project is compatible with La Paz County land use regulations and will provide significant revenue to the County. The Project is located in a remote undeveloped area and is compatible with neighboring land uses which include the Ten West Link transmission line, the recently approved Cielo Azul Switchyard and Atlas Solar Substations, the Central Arizona Project and Interstate 10.
Public Hearing Information
October 15-16, 2024
- Arizona Corporation Commission│ 1200 West Washington Street │ Phoenix, AZ 85007
- 9:00 AM October 15
- 5:30 PM October 15, Public Comments
- 9:00 AM October 16
Call-in Number:
1-877-309-3457
Passcode: 808262284#
https://azgov.webex.com/meet/communications
Filings and Resources
- Links will be added as available.
- Application: Docket #: L-21322A-24-0208-00235. Case #: 235
- Pre-Filing Conference Transcript
- Pre-Filing Exhibit(s)
- Notice of Hearing
- Pre-Hearing Conference Transcript
Contact Info
Acken Law │ Bert Acken │ 111 E. Dunlap Avenue, Suite 1-172 │ Phoenix, AZ 85020
T: 602-790-6091 │ E: Bert@AckenLaw.com
