Project Overview
Fortress Solar (I, II, III) LLC, a subsidiary of Aypa Power (“Aypa”) is developing and proposes to construct, own and operate an up to 600-megawatt (“MW”) solar facility and battery energy storage system (“BESS”) project outside the city limits of Brush in Morgan County, Colorado (see Project Map). The Project is expected to be constructed in phases of approximately 200 MW each from 2026 through 2028. The Project is located on privately owned land and will bring clean, renewable energy to Colorado’s consumers. The Project will support Colorado’s utilities in their goal to provide customers with 90% carbon-free electricity by 2050.
Project Map
Permitting
Board of County Commissioners Hearing
The Fortress Solar and BESS SUP applications were reviewed by the Morgan County Board of County Commissioners during a hearing held on March 12, 2024, at 9 a.m. The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the SUP applications.
Planning and Zoning Commission Review
The Fortress Solar and BESS SUP applications were reviewed by the Morgan County Planning and Zoning Commission on Feb. 12, 2024, at 6 p.m. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of all applications on a vote of 5-1 to the Board of County Commissioners.
Public Participation
Community Information Session
Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for our Community Information Session on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Sands Theatre in Brush.
If you were unable to make it, we invite you to review digital copies of the presentation materials.
Have questions or comments? Please contact us using the comment form below.
Public Outreach and Information Session
Thank you to everyone who was able to join members of Aypa’s project development team for a public outreach and information session on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, at The Course at Pettey’s Park in Brush.
If you were unable to make it, we invite you to review digital copies of the presentation materials.
Have questions or comments? Please contact us using the comment form below.