Energy Source Solar 1 (SUP 10-0033)

Document Description: Note: Review per lead The project as submitted by ES Solar I entails the construction, development and operation of an 80 MW solar energy facility on ~ 480 acres of land located in northern Imperial County. See project location map. The project will consists of the installation of a maximum of 1,222 solar generating units manufactured by Amonix. In addition to the generators, the project will include a six-foot high perimeter fence, an on-site security camera system, and may include a less than 500 sq ft storage facility. In addition, the site will also have two 10,000-gallon above-ground water storage tanks with quick hose connects for fire protection utilization.

Contact Information: Patricia Valenzuela
Imperial County Planning & Development Services
801 Main Street
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 482-4320

Review Period Start: 12/15/2010
Review Period End: 1/21/2011
Development Type: Industrial (480 Acres) Power:Solar (PV Solar)(80 Watts)
Local Action: Use Permit
Project Issues: Cumulative Effects Landuse Wildlife Water Supply Water Quality Traffic/Circulation Toxic/Hazardous Solid Waste Soil Erosion/Compaction/Grading Recreation/Parks Public Services Population/Housing Balance Noise Minerals Geologic/Seismic Forest Land/Fire Hazard Flood Plain/Flooding Drainage/Absorption Archaeologic-Historic Air Quality Agricultural Land Aesthetic/Visual
Reviewing Agencies: Caltrans, District 11 Cal Fire California Department of Parks and Recreation California Energy Commission California Public Utilities Commission Department of Conservation Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 6 Department of Water Resources Native American Heritage Commission Office of Historic Preservation Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 7 Resources Agency State Lands Commission