Apex Clean Energy Bids on 4,000 Acres for Solar Farm Near Buckeye, Arizona
Apex Clean Energy seeks a 30-year lease for land to develop a 350 MW solar farm near Buckeye, Arizona. This project aims to power over 100,000 homes and is projected to require over $700 million in additional infrastructure investments.

Apex Clean Energy has applied for a 30-year lease on 4,000 acres of state trust land outside Buckeye, Arizona, with a minimum auction bid of $43 million. The proposed Grand Verde Solar project, capable of generating 350 megawatts, is designed to supply energy to over 100,000 homes.
Planned enhancements include over $700 million for new access roads, transmission facilities, a maintenance site, a substation, and battery storage systems. If successful, construction could start within 18 to 24 months, with operations projected to begin in 2028. The project represents significant investment in renewable energy infrastructure in the region.




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