Delivering Reliable Energy and Economic Benefits to Navajo County

The Cygnus Energy Project is a proposed 400-megawatt (MW) battery and 400 MW solar plus storage project providing flexibility to deliver reliable energy during peak power needs. The project will bring significant long-term economic benefits to the county, create local jobs, and increase investments in local schools and county services. Construction is expected to start in 2027 and be operational by 2028.

Project Map

The Cygnus Energy Project is located on approximately 3,000 acres of privately owned land about 10 miles north of the town of Snowflake in Navajo County.

Site map over aerial image of landscape.

Local Economic Benefits

The Cygnus Energy Project will generate ~$25M in tax payments to Navajo County over the project’s 35-year operational life. During construction, the project will create ~400 jobs at peak construction and 5 long-term jobs for project operations.

The Cygnus project will also contribute to community organizations and projects, working collaboratively with community leaders to identify areas that will bring the most benefit to residents of Navajo County. The project will provide significant long-term tax revenue, family-wage jobs, increased funding for the local school system, and improved county services for 35 years.

Cygnus Energy Project, by the numbers:

400 MW

Battery Storage Capacity (1600 MWh)

400 MW

Solar Capacity

~400

Jobs Created During Peak Construction

~$25M

In economic benefits to the county over a 35 year project life

Direct

community contributions to Navajo County programs

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Community Engagement and Responsible
Development in Construction and Operations

Development

The Cygnus team members are committed to responsible development, construction and operations over the project-life time:

  • Once operational, the project will be a passive use of the land
  • Land will be stabilized and re-seeded, allowing the land to regenerate and the soils to rest
  • Panels emit minimal noise with no emissions

Environmental protection measures to minimize impact include:

  • Wildlife and livestock movement corridors
  • Wildlife friendly fencing with a 6-8” gap at the bottom to allow for movement
  • Native vegetation and/or pollinator species

Community Engagement

We are arrive in the community to build and work for decades to come. A stakeholder-first approach is essential for us. Developing meaningful relationships with local organizations, schools, and community members to understand the community’s priorities alongside ours is key for everyone’s success.

We are committed to collaborating with community members to identify areas that will bring the most benefit to residents of Navajo County.

Have Questions about the Cygnus Energy Project?

Give us a call at (800) 448-0904 or email us at:

communityengagment@sbenergy.com

Want to learn more about SB Energy? Visit our website. www.sbenergy.com