San Diego County delays decision on 588-acre Starlight Solar farm project in Boulevard
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Hannah Elsmore
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Summary
The San Diego County Planning Commission voted unanimously to delay action on the Starlight Solar project, a controversial proposal to build a 100-megawatt solar farm and 217-megawatt battery storage system on approximately 588 acres near Old Highway 80 in the unincorporated East County community of Boulevard. The delay was granted at the request of community members who expressed concerns about the scale of the development and requested more time to review the proposal.
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The controversial proposal would industrialize about 588 acres near Old Highway 80 within the unincorporated East County community of Boulevard.
Plans include a solar farm capable of generating up to 100 megawatts and a 217-megawatt battery energy storage system, constructed in two phases.
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