About the Chimney Canyon project
Clearway Energy Group is in the process of developing the Chimney Canyon project in Navajo County, Arizona. Phase 1 of the project includes a 375-megawatt (MW) solar farm, a 375 MW battery energy storage facility, two generation interconnection (gen-tie) transmission lines of about 10 miles each. Eventually, the full project is anticipated to have a total capacity of 765 MW of solar and 765 MW of storage.
By adding solar and energy storage capacity in Navajo County, Chimney Canyon is part of the solution for the growing energy needs in Arizona. This specific facility will help meet the energy demands during the retirement transition from Cholla Coal Power Plant to more sustainable energy production and improve grid reliability.
Clearway is eager to hear feedback from the Navajo County community about the Chimney Canyon project. Email us at chimneycanyonsolar@clearwayenergy.com to get in touch.
157K Homes
powered annually
powered annually
$1.7 Billion in
local investment
local investment
450
New jobs
New jobs
Chimney Canyon Phase 1: Highlights & local benefits
Phase 1 of the Chimney Canyon project represents a $1.7 billion investment in Navajo County—funded entirely by private capital. In addition to generating Arizona-grown power, the project will bring revenue and jobs into the wider Navajo County economy.
- More electricity: 375 megawatts of solar is enough to power 157,000 homes annually
- Revenue for the local government: The Phase 1 solar and storage facilities will contribute an estimated $55 million in local taxes over their lifetime. This creates new support for schools, first responders and other public services.
- Job Creation: ~450 construction jobs and several permanent jobs to operate, maintain, and manage the site.
Clearway has partnered with local families to lease an area of land south of Joseph City. The landowner families will earn reliable income from their solar “crop” for decades while letting the soil rest.
Clearway as your community partner
As committed long-term members of every community we join, Clearway strives to support non-profits and organizations that serve our new neighbors. In 2024 alone, we donated $1.5 million in project communities around the United States. Our signature Adopt-A-School Program has partnered with more than 50 schools to date.
In Navajo County, we are seeking to form non-profit partnerships as our project advances. Get in touch to tell us about your initiative or non-profit.
Learn about our community commitments around the USA In Navajo County, we are seeking to form non-profit partnerships as our project advances. Get in touch to tell us about your initiative or non-profit.
Clearway's best practices
Learn about some of the steps we take to design smart, future-proof energy facilities.
Seeking local input
Building for longevity & safety
Protecting nature
Planning for removal and recycling
Get in Touch
Do you have a question or concern? A suggestion for a great non-profit partnership? Clearway wants to hear from you! Fill out the form or email us at chimneycanyonsolar@clearwayenergy.com to reach a member of the Chimney Canyon project team.
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