The NZ Lobos Energy Farm is a 500 MW solar + 500 MW / 2,000 MWh battery storage project
delivering sustainable power and grid stability to Arizona.
Project Summary
Located on 3,500 acres of private land in Navajo County, the project will provide sustainable, dispatchable energy to Arizona’s grid—helping meet growing demand while strengthening local economies and energy independence.
Location
Situated north of Snowflake and east of AZ-77, the project area benefits from ideal solar conditions and proximity to major transmission lines.
The land is zoned for utility-scale energy use, and all parcels are privately owned—streamlining development and permitting.
Project Overview
Total Capacity
500 MW AC solar + 500 MW / 2,000 MWh battery storage
Land Area
3,500 acres of privately owned land north of Snowflake, AZ
Grid Connection
Silver King – Coronado 500 kV transmission corridor
Target Completion
December 2029
Clean Energy Benefits
- Provides reliable, affordable power for thousands of Arizona homes and businesses
- Creates hundreds of local jobs during construction and around 10 stable jobs during operations
- Generates millions in new tax revenue for Navajo County
- Reduces CO₂ emissions by hundreds of thousands of tons each year
- Supports domestic manufacturing and energy security
Responsible Development
RAI Energy is committed to transparent and responsible development.
The project team is working closely with Navajo County officials, local stakeholders, and environmental experts to ensure minimal impacts and lasting community value.
Key milestones include:
- Special Use Permit (SUP): Pre-application meeting held April 2025; Technical studies under review with Navajo County
- Environmental Review: Habitat, cultural, visual, and traffic studies completed, with no significant concerns identified.
- Community Consultation: Held Community Meetings November 5 & 6 and continuing ongoing citizen review in Q4 2025
Grid Connection
NZ Lobos will connect to the existing Silver King–Coronado 500 kV transmission line, providing direct access to Arizona’s high-voltage grid and ensuring reliable delivery of clean energy statewide.
Project Timeline
About the Developer
At RAI Energy, we take a “community forward” approach to development, meaning that the local community is treated as an essential stakeholder for the duration of any project. To signify our commitment to the local community, we named the project after the Lobos which echoes our commitment to supporting education and economic development in Snowflake.
Contact Us
We welcome your questions, concerns and input about Lobos Energy Farm.