Solar Energy Zone Market Analysis for the San Luis Valley Region of Colorado

David Hurlbut; Heather Buchanan; Jesse Cruce

doi:10.2172/1890458

Solar Energy Zone Market Analysis for the San Luis Valley Region of Colorado

David Hurlbut, Heather Buchanan, Jesse Cruce

Strategic Energy Analysis Center

Research output: NREL › Technical Report

Abstract

This report examines the commercial viability of solar energy zones (SEZs) in the San Luis Valley of Colorado ("the Valley") based on market conditions in 2022. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) 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 the need for SEZs in the Valley.

Original language	American English
Number of pages	33
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2172/1890458
State	Published - 2022

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NREL/TP-6A20-83124

Keywords

energy zones
federal lands
permitting
solar
transmission

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