Powerflex PROJ-2024-00165

PowerFlex Solar, LLC is the applicant for the construction of a 5-megawatt ground-mounted photovoltaic solar system located on approximately 29 acres of vacant land near Lucerne Valley in San Bernardino County, California. The project scope includes the installation of the solar array, the construction of a 3,302 linear foot interconnection line to provide onsite power for the OMYA mining plant, the creation of access roads, and the installation of perimeter fencing. The project has undergone extensive environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, resulting in a Mitigated Negative Declaration and a Notice of Determination confirming no significant environmental effects. The project is subject to various regulatory approvals and standards, including a Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and compliance with the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District. Technical assessments have been completed regarding biological resources, cultural impacts, geotechnical stability, noise, and stormwater management. Construction must adhere to OSHA excavation standards, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and local building and electrical codes. The project is primarily characterized by construction-phase activity, with minimal operational traffic and noise impacts.