Esmeralda Seven Solar Project: U.S. Revokes Nevada Approval

The U.S. National Land Administration formally revoked its approval for Nevada's Esmeralda Seven solar project on Thursday, halting one of North America's largest planned solar developments.

The official website of the US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) shows that the project has been "cancelled"

The Esmeralda Seven project, a joint venture between NextEra Energy, Arevia Power, ConnectGen, and Invenergy, was designed to include 7 solar power plants and supporting energy storage systems. Covering an area of 185 square miles-roughly the size of Las Vegas-it first entered the licensing process during the Biden administration. With a planned capacity of 6.2 gigawatts, the project was expected to supply electricity to nearly 2 million households, cementing its status as one of North America's biggest solar initiatives under development.

The revocation aligns with recent remarks from U.S. President Trump. In August, he stated publicly: "Any state that relies on wind turbines and solar power for electricity is experiencing record-breaking increases in electricity and energy costs. This is a fraud of the century! We will not approve wind power projects, nor will we approve solar projects that harm farmers' interests." His comments underscore the inevitability of the Esmeralda Seven project's termination.

Trump's administration has targeted renewable energy since taking office, launching multiple rounds of policy rollbacks. The "Great and Beautiful Act"-a key initiative he has championed-has eliminated numerous clean energy incentives, including the early termination of clean energy tax credits and the revocation of tax exemptions for electric vehicle purchases. Most recently, the U.S. Department of Energy announced the cancellation of 223 energy projects, the majority of which focus on clean and renewable energy.