Interior Cancels Environmental Review for 6.2-GW Esmeralda Solar Project but Could Review Components Separately
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The U.S. Department of the Interior canceled a broad environmental review for the 6.2-gigawatt Esmeralda 7 solar project, which consists of seven individual projects. However, the agency clarified it did not cancel the entire project itself and could still review each component individually. This represents a significant development for what would be the largest solar project in the United States.
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could review each one individually
largest solar project in U.S.
A U.S. Department of the Interior spokesperson said the agency canceled a broad environmental review grouping together seven individual projects that make up the 6.2-GW Esmeralda 7 project, but could review each one individually.
