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Yellow Rose Solar Project

Potter County

Description

A massive up to 1,500-megawatt solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage project spanning approximately 18,000 leased acres with an estimated capital investment of $4 billion.

Impact summary

Generates significant capital investment and PILOT revenues while raising local concerns regarding rural land use compatibility, environmental safety, and setbacks.

Applicant

Name
Orion Renewable Energy Group LLC
Address
Southwest of Panhandle and northwest of Amarillo, Potter and Carson Counties

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Last vote · Commissioners Court

Approved4–0, unanimous

Last discussed Jan 12, 2026.

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