Vulcan Energy Center
About the Project
The Vulcan Energy Center is an innovative solar and battery energy storage facility proposed for Maricopa County, Arizona that will have a capacity of up to 800 megawatts of homegrown solar and battery storage. The Vulcan Energy Center represents a significant investment in Arizona, providing critical energy infrastructure to support the areas growth ambitions with affordable and reliable energy. Once operational, it will create good-paying jobs and provide millions in additional revenue for the local community.
The project is a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, one of the country's leading energy infrastructure developers.
Vulcan Interconnection project
A subsidiary of Nextera Energy Resources, LLC, is proposing a generation tie (gen-tie) transmission line to connect the Vulcan Energy Center to the electrical grid at the Hassayampa substation in Maricopa County. Click here for our virtual open house.
On Wednesday, Oct. 8, an in-person open house was held at Arlington Elementary School in Arlington, AZ.
Questions and comments can be submitted to: VulcanEnergyCenter@NextEraEnergy.com, 800-787-4418 or Attn: Mark Turner, AECOM 7720 North 16th Street, Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85020 before Nov. 7, 2025.
Economic Benefits
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We believe in building strong partnerships and supporting the communities our projects call home. Get the facts and learn how the Vulcan Energy Center project can enhance Maricopa County.
HEALTH
The benefits of solar energy on health-related air quality are worth even more than the electricity itself.
HEALTH
ENVIRONMENT
Solar energy has among the least environmental impacts of any form of electric generation.
ENVIRONMENT
PROPERTY VALUE
Multiple studies have found solar projects have no significant impacts on property values.
PROPERTY VALUE
DECOMMISSIONING
Decommissioning is the process of removing all components of the solar project and returning the land to its original condition.
DECOMMISSIONING
*Estimated over first 30 years of the project. All figures are estimated and subject to change.