Panoche Valley Solar Archives

Barajas' attorney Gregory LaForge asked for an additional three weeks to prepare. Photo by John Chadwell.

County moves toward cease and desist order for solar project

Published 08/27/2017
John Chadwell

Even after Con Edison paid $100,000 to the county and promised more to come, supervisors remained unconvinced and decided to move toward halting the Panoche Valley Solar project

Construction on Panoche Solar Farm continues

Published 04/20/2017
John Chadwell

The project in southern San Benito County moves ahead despite environmentalists' attempts to stop the project and the governor's efforts to slash its size

City declines fire department’s request to apply for federal grant

Published 04/07/2017
Adam Breen

Mayor cites concerns that the city may eventually not be able to afford the cost of firefighters hired by the grant, potentially forcing layoffs

Construction on solar project expected to start this month

Published 12/02/2015
BenitoLink Staff

Long-planned project clears final regulatory hurdles and is expected to begin construction in December

ConEdison acquires 50 percent of Panoche Valley Solar Farm as judge’s ruling may clear way for construction

Published 09/17/2015
BenitoLink Staff

Acquisition announced on the day the court ruled against environmental groups' opposition to the county's approval of the project

UPDATED: Judge to rule on fate of solar project on Sept. 17

Published 09/11/2015
BenitoLink Staff

The court is considering a motion by environmental groups to delay the impending start of construction of the Panoche Valley Solar Project

Environmental groups again seek to halt solar project

Published 06/25/2015
Adam Breen

Groups claim latest environmental impact reports feature insufficient mitigation measures; San Benito Business Council touts economic benefits of the project, which has been approved repeatedly

Solar project to buy Hollister Fire Department a truck for construction coverage

Published 06/16/2015
Adam Breen

Fire department will provide a two-person crew on-site for 18 months, with the city keeping the apparatus at the end of the deal

COMMENTARY: Panoche Valley Solar Advocates Urge Opponents to Refrain from Threats, Suits, Delay Tactics

Published 06/11/2015
San Benito County Business Council

San Benito County Business Council, elected leaders joined by dozens of project advocates urging opponents, appellants to refrain from threats, nuisance litigation and delay tactics waged against Panoche Valley Solar