Southern Bighorn Solar & Storage
Southern Bighorn Solar and Storage consists of two renewable energy projects currently under development on the Moapa Band of Paiutes Reservation in Southern Nevada. These projects will each feature a photovoltaic solar array and a battery energy storage system (BESS)
In collaboration with the Moapa Band of Paiutes
Southern Bighorn 1 and 2 will generate significant revenue for the Moapa Band of Paiutes pursuant to long-term land leases. This long-term economic revenue enables the Tribe to enhance self-governance and provide critical resources to its members, including health care, housing, jobs, public safety and other critical services. This is the second project Avantus has developed and built with the Moapa Band of Paiutes.
LOCATION
Moapa Band of Paiutes Reservation
CAPACITY
400 MWac of solar and 1600 MWh of energy storage
PROJECT SIZE
Approx. 3,330 acres
Project Snapshot
DEVELOPER & OWNER
Avantus Project Affiliates,
300MS 8me LLC and 425LM 8me LLC
POTENTIAL JOB IMPACT
Up to 400 well-paying construction jobs and 10 permanent operations jobs
COMMUNITY BENEFITS
Sponsorships and contributions in collaboration with the Moapa Band of Paiutes to support community events and efforts.
STATUS
Construction is expected to begin by the end of 2026 and enter operations in 2028.
About Avantus
Avantus (doing business as Avantus Power LLC in Nevada) is a leading developer of solar and energy storage projects. Our team is committed to building safe, high quality and sustainable projects in partnership with utilities, landowners, communities, and other key stakeholders. We have developed over two dozen solar projects across the Western United States and Texas. These projects have created thousands of direct and indirect job opportunities and continue to generate tens of millions of dollars in local tax revenue. We are proud of the relationships we’ve built and the track record we’ve earned and hope to expand upon this success with Southern Bighorn.