Desert Sun
Solar Initiative
Co-development with a Fortune 500 Independent Power Producer (IPP).
Navajo Nation
Desert Sun
Solar Initiative
Completion Date: Expected December 2029
Project Location: Navajo Nation, covering 4,600 acres
Type of Project: Solar Energy
Size of Project: (e.g., MW capacity): 750 megawatts
Brief Project Summary
The Desert Sun Solar Initiative is a utility-scale solar energy project being developed on Navajo Nation land. With a planned capacity of 750 megawatts, it aims to supply clean energy equivalent to the needs of approximately 290,000 U.S. homes annually. This project highlights Solar Horizons’ commitment to equitable energy transition, ensuring the Navajo Nation benefits economically through lease payments, equity opportunities, and tax revenues. It also addresses climate justice by replacing extractive energy practices with sustainable alternatives, providing environmental and economic revitalization for Tribal lands.
Key Benefits Delivered
Revenue Sharing: Estimated up to $194.6 million in total economic benefit, including lease payments, tax revenue, and community benefits.
Job Creation: Over 1,300 construction jobs with a Native hiring preference.
Environmental Impact: Offset 1.2 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent emissions annually.
Infrastructure Improvements: Integration of large-scale renewable energy infrastructure on Tribal lands.
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