LA Planning Solar Development Near Palmdale
The Board of Commissioners for the Los Angeles World Airports is considering leasing land it owns near Palmdale and Lancaster to solar energy developers. It's not entirely clear where the land is located, but according to recent statements, it is likely near the Palmdale regional airport and US Air Force Plant 42. Most of the land in that area would probably be considered disturbed, so perhaps prime solar siting territory. The only problem would be if the land is actually to the east of the city where there are actually a few wildlife sanctuaries. Much of the Western Mojave (in the vicinity of Victorville/Palmdale/Ridgecrest) is so close to population centers that the wildlife in this part of the Mojave could be considered to be under more pressure than the Eastern portion of the desert.