Moasi Solar

Project introduction

Moasi Solar is a 125MW solar PV with 125MW BESS project currently in development in McKinley County, New Mexico. This project will be built on private land adjacent to the Navajo Nation.

The Project consists of the construction and operation of a photovoltaic (PV) electricity-generating facility and associated infrastructure. Solar energy is a clean and reliable energy source that does not produce carbon emissions or other pollutants.

The project will connect to the grid via the TEP McKinley Substation, which is located 0.8 miles away. We plan to work closely and collaboratively with the Rock Springs Chapter of the Navajo Nation. RWE will also comply with the Navajo Preference in Employment Act (NPEA) and Navajo Business Opportunity Act (NBOA).

Moasi Solar is expected to begin construction in summer 2025.

Status: In Development

Site Location

Moasi Solar Site Map

Facts and Figures

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Project Benefits

Supporting Communities-Moasi Solar

Supporting Communities

Moasi Solar Project will provide millions of dollars in additional tax revenue to Coconino County and local taxing districts. This new source of public funding can reduce the tax burden on local residents and be used to support essential services, including schools, roads, fire departments, and first responders. 

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Supporting Communities
Supporting Landowners - Moasi Solar

Supporting Landowners

Landowners who choose to harvest solar power are following a long tradition of using their land responsibly to produce food, fiber, and fuel. Moasi Solar will be located on private property, offering participating landowners a reliable source of income over the 40 year life of the project. Landowners who choose to host solar panels have the opportunity to reinvest in their operations and use their increased purchasing power to support other local businesses throughout the community.

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Supporting Landowners
Supporting Rural Economies - Moasi Solar

Supporting Rural Economies

Hundreds of jobs will be created during construction, offering opportunities for residents to enter the rapidly expanding clean energy workforce. Local businesses will see an economic boom as demand for lodging, restaurants, supplies, vehicle maintenance, and fuel increases throughout the 9-12 months of construction. During operations, 2-3  permanent positions will be created to operate Moasi Solar, and the project will continue to source supplies from local businesses.

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Supporting Rural Economies

Stronger Electric Grid

Stronger Electric Grid
Stronger Electric Grid

Solar energy has become one of the most affordable and reliable sources of electricity available today. Solar farms increase the resiliency of New Mexico’s electric grid while protecting consumers from the volatility and rising costs of traditional energy sources.

Protecting the Environment and the Community

Moasi Solar will be designed to complement existing land uses, protect the soil, and avoid negative impacts on wildlife. Solar farms produce electricity without generating any pollution, resulting in cleaner air and water when compared to traditional power plants.

Comprehensive studies are required as part of the planning and permitting process to protect public safety and the environment. Moasi Solar will be virtually silent outside the fence line, while setbacks and existing and proposed vegetative screening will minimize viewshed impacts.

Protecting the Environment - Moasi Solar

Solar panels are designed to minimize glare and are often installed at major airports across the world. Moasi Solar will use silicon-based PV panels, which are made of safe, well-tested materials commonly used in building and household products.

The panels are fully sealed and extremely durable, preventing trace metals from escaping into the surrounding soil. PV solar panels are so safe that millions of families across the U.S. have put solar panels on their homes and literally sleep beneath them. RWE’s advanced remote operations center will monitor the panels 24/7, 365 days a year, while the onsite operations team will be available to respond in the unlikely event of an emergency. At the end of the project’s useful life, equipment will be removed and the land can be returned to its original uses. 

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