17,571 deeded acres. 3+ GW solar. OPGW fiber on the gen-tie. Sub-20ms to Silicon Valley. 3,226 AF/yr of senior water rights. Zero federal land. Zero NEPA. County permits only.
17,571 deeded acres across two independent grid pathways — 100% fee-simple ownership, zero BLM permitting on either site
Every factor that delays federal projects is eliminated here
| Factor | Helios X (Private) | Typical BLM Site |
|---|---|---|
| Land Control | FEE-SIMPLE | Right-of-Way lease |
| NEPA Required | NO | YES (EIS/EA) |
| Federal Permitting | NONE | 18-36+ months |
| Development Certainty | HIGH | VARIABLE |
| Time to COD | 2-3× FASTER | Extended |
| Permitting Cost | 30-50% LOWER | Higher |
| Tax Equity Risk | LOWER | HIGHER |
| Water Rights | PRE-1940s SENIOR | Often contested |
| Agrivoltaics Compatible | PROVEN OPS | Limited/uncertain |
| Fiber Optic Access | OPGW ON GEN-TIE | None (typical) |
| Data Center Co-Location | CAMPUS READY (9/10) | Not applicable |
~3 miles to 345kV Tracy-Valmy (Clear Creek) and ~22 miles to Robinson Summit 500kV (Butte Valley) — independently verified against OSM and HIFLD federal data
Two independent grid connections eliminate single-point-of-failure risk and provide access to Nevada's full transmission network.
* Most competitors face 15–40 mi gen-ties across federal land
OPGW fiber on the same gen-tie that delivers power — sub-20ms to Silicon Valley — 3,226 AF/yr water for cooling — county permits only
Optical Ground Wire on NV Energy 345kV Tracy-Valmy corridor. Most efficient co-location architecture available.
400G DEAN architecture, ~800 mi, BLM-approved, under construction through Pershing County. Open-access dark fiber.
Ultra-low latency to Silicon Valley, Sacramento, and Western U.S. cloud hubs. Carrier diversity via Zayo + Lumen (Level 3) on I-80 corridor.
Solar uses only ~20 AF/yr per GW. Massive surplus for DC evaporative cooling + ranch operations.
Buried fiber on private land. County permitting only. Direct connection to OPGW and Zayo backbone.
Zero federal involvement. Zero NEPA. County SUP + local permitting for speed-to-market.
40 years of active ranching — 1,650 cattle + 9,000 sheep — ready for dual-use solar integration
40-year family ranching history with proven grazing management across 1.49 million controlled acres — active operations on both Clear Creek and Butte Valley ranches
Pre-1940s priority rights with 3,226 AF/year permitted — no disputes, year-round availability
Infrastructure in place for seamless solar-grazing integration — aligned with Silicon Ranch model
IRA credit stacking on 3+ GW private-land platform — construction must begin by July 4, 2026
1 Prevailing wages + apprenticeship requirements apply.
2 Subject to fossil fuel employment (FFE) qualification at construction start.
3 Subject to domestic equipment availability at economic price.
ITC eligibility subject to prevailing wage, apprenticeship, and equipment sourcing requirements. Subject to detailed feasibility study, interconnection studies, and tax counsel review.
Our family has operated one of the largest ranching enterprises in the Intermountain West for over 40 years. We're not looking for a quick lease check — we want to build something that lasts, integrating renewable energy with our agricultural heritage.
Helios X represents our commitment to the future: clean energy production that complements and enhances our ranching operations, creating value for generations to come.
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