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Obsidian Solar Center

The Obsidian Solar Center is a proposed solar photovoltaic (PV) energy generation facility with a nominal generating capacity of 400 megawatts, located within a site boundary of approximately 3,921 acres (4.2 sq. miles). The applicant is requesting EFSC approval for two proposed facility scenarios. One is a solar PV without battery storage (PV only), and the other is solar PV with 50 MW of battery storage [dispersed or centralized] (PV plus storage)

Proposed. Obsidian Solar Center LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Obsidian Renewables, LLC (applicant) filed a complete application for site certificate (ASC) with the Department on October 17, 2019. The ASC and additional information to the ASC submitted by the applicant is available below. On March 12, 2020, the Department issued its Draft Proposed Order (DPO) on the ASC and Notice of the Public Hearing on the DPO and opportunity to provide comments. The rescheduled Public Hearing was held in person in the area of the proposed facility at the Christmas Valley Community Hall and via webinar on Monday, July 20, 2020. Council reviewed the DPO and comments received at its July and August 2020 meetings. The Department issued the Proposed Order, Notice of Proposed Order and Contested Case Proceeding on October 9, 2020. One petition requesting to participate the contested case was received by the Department by the deadline on November 9, 2020. The Hearing Officer held a Prehearing Conference on December 17, 2020. On February 8, 2021, the Hearing Officer issued its Order on Party Status and Issues, which is available below on the Project Timeline.

Lake County, approximately eight miles northwest of Christmas Valley. PDF Maps | Online Map
Applicant/Certificate holder: Obsidian Solar Center LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Obsidian Renewables LLC.
ODOE contact: Kellen Tardaewether
Applicant/Certificate holder contact: Michelle Slater
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Project Timeline

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Milestone
  
Additional Documents
Display Date
  
Notice of Intent


01/16/2018
05/24/2018
Preliminary Application for Site Certificate


09/25/2018
Public Notice on the Complete Application for Site Certificate
10/30/2019
Complete Application for Site Certificate
10/30/2019
03/12/2020
Public Notice of DPO and Hearing (rescheduled)
03/12/2020
Draft Proposed Order on ASC
03/12/2020
Public Notice of DPO and In-Person/Remote Webinar/Teleconference Hearing (rescheduled)
06/17/2020
Audio Recordings from In-Person and Webinar Public Hearing on the DPO


07/20/2020
07/20/2020
07/20/2020



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07/22/2020
10/09/2020
10/09/2020
02/08/2021
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Exhibit Files Reference

  • Exhibit A: Applicant Information 
  • Exhibit B: Project Description
  • Exhibit C: Property Location and Maps
  • Exhibit D: Organizational Information
  • Exhibit E​: Permits Required
  • Exhibit F: Property Ownership 
  • Exhibit G: Materials Analysis
  • Exhibit H: Geology and Soil Stability 
  • Exhibit I: Soils
  • Exhibit J: Wetlands
  • Exhibit K: Land Use
  • Exhibit L: Protected Areas
  • Exhibit M: Financial Analysis
  • Exhibit N​: Non-generating Facility Information
  • Exhibit O: Water Requirements
  • Exhibit P: Fish Wildlife Habitat 
  • Exhibit Q: Threatened and Endangered Plants and Animals
  • Exhibit R: Scenic Aesthetic Values 
  • Exhibit S: Cultural Resources
  • Exhibit T: Recreational Facilities 
  • Exhibit U: Public Services
  • Exhibit V​: Waste Minimization 
  • Exhibit W: Site Restoration
  • Exhibit X: Noise 
  • Exhibit Y: Carbon Dioxide Emissions 
  • Exhibit Z: Cooling Towers  
  • Exhibit AA: EMFs – Electric and Magnetic Fields
  • Exhibit BB: Other Information
  • Exhibit CC: Additional Statutes Rules Ordinances
  • Exhibit DD​: Other Specific Standards