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Utility-Scale Solar Energy and Electric Transmission Guide

A guide to utility-scale solar energy and electric transmission, with related potential environmental considerations, photos, maps, and links.

A basic understanding of utility-scale solar energy and electric transmission is important to informed participation in the Solar Energy Development Programmatic EIS process.

The Utility-Scale Solar Energy and Electric Transmission Guide includes the following resources:

Solar Technologies Composite Photo

In addition, maps showing solar energy resources on BLM-administered lands in the six-state study area of the Solar Energy Development Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) are available in the Maps section of this website.