Cactus Flower Solar

Solar is a low-impact, domestic electricity source. Many companies moving to Arizona are demanding a percentage of their electricity comes from clean energy resources. Also, Arizona’s growing population requires that utilities seek a more diverse energy portfolio.

The location chosen for Cactus Flower Solar offers ideal proximity to transmission infrastructure and availability of flat land. The site is part of unincorporated Pinal County approximately 8 miles south of the city of Eloy, which city officials have identified as ideal for solar development.

Cactus Flower Solar is advancing through a comprehensive local and state permitting process designed to ensure the project aligns with Pinal County’s land use, safety, and environmental standards.

In 2024, Cactus Flower Solar received approval of a Major Comprehensive Plan Amendment through Pinal County (Resolution No. 2024-PZ-PA-007-24), which designated the project area as suitable for renewable energy development.

In 2025, the project went before the Pinal County Planning and Zoning Commission and will now go before the Pinal County Board of Supervisors to request a Planned Area Development (“PAD”) and zone change from the current zoning designations within the project boundary. The PAD process allows for tailored development standards and ensures compatibility with surrounding land uses. Throughout this process, Cactus Flower Solar has engaged with local stakeholders, held public meetings, and provided opportunities for residents to ask questions and share feedback.

In addition to County approvals, Cactus Flower Solar will also undergo review through the Arizona Corporation Commission’s Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee (CEC process). This state-level certificate evaluates large energy projects for compliance with Arizona’s environmental, technical, and public-interest standards. The CEC process includes formal hearings, public participation opportunities, and a recommendation to the full Arizona Corporation Commission for final approval.

Together, these County and state processes ensure that the project is responsibly sited, consistent with local plans, and developed in a way that benefits the surrounding community

Our solar equipment meets the highest national standards (ANSI and UL) and does not affect the atmosphere, soil, or groundwater. The Cactus Flower Solar facility will be remotely monitored 24/7, with local technicians to manage maintenance and emergency response. In addition, we will take great care to mitigate any impact to the environment. Third-party studies have been completed to understand the needs of local wildlife and plants, and the results have been incorporated into project micro-siting and comprehensive permitting applications.

Numerous property studies by appraisers throughout the nation have found that solar does not create a negative impact on surrounding property values.

The project will require few government services while providing an important source of new tax revenue. Cactus Flower is estimated to create up to 400 full-time jobs during construction and additional permanent positions during operations.

Once the project reaches the end of its operational life, Cypress Creek will remove all equipment and panels and will be responsible for any associated costs. All equipment, conduits, structures, and foundations will be removed to a depth of at least three feet below grade, fencing will be removed, and the land will be maintained and returned to its natural state in conformance with site requirements. Our approach to project siting involves extensive screening to ensure we are leaving the smallest mark possible.