Abstract
This report examines the commercial viability of the Afton solar energy zone (SEZ) in southern New Mexico based on market conditions in 2022. The Bureau of Land Management may designate a SEZ on federal land to expedite environmental review and permitting for solar energy projects. The purpose of this analysis is to understand whether current market conditions support solar development in the SEZ.
| Original language | American English |
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| Number of pages | 42 |
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| State | Published - 2024 |
NREL Publication Number
- NREL/TP-6A20-84381
Keywords
- public lands
- renewable energy zones
- solar
- transmission