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900-acre solar farm proposed near Mesa Verde

A possible 900-acre solar project near Mesa Verde National Park is drawing attention because of its size and location.

900-acre solar farm proposed near Mesa Verde

Key takeaways

  • A 900-acre solar farm is being considered near Mesa Verde National Park.
  • The project’s size is about 900 acres.
  • Its proximity to the national park is drawing attention.

A 900-acre solar farm could be built near Mesa Verde National Park, putting a large energy project near one of Colorado’s best-known national parks. The project is drawing attention because of both its size and its location.

The proposal

The project would cover about 900 acres if it is built. It has been described as a possible solar farm near Mesa Verde National Park.

Why the location matters

The proposed development is near Mesa Verde National Park. That proximity is the central community concern identified around the project, alongside the amount of land involved.

What is known now

The project is not described here as completed or under construction. The available description says it could be built, so the key fact at this stage is the proposal for a large solar installation near the park.

Further details about the project’s developer, approval process, schedule and primary public records are not included in the published description linked here.

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