Notice
May. 29, 2020SB Energy Corp.
Pacific Green Ikehu LLC.
SB Energy Corp. ("SB Energy"), a Japanese wholly-owned subsidiary of SoftBank Group Corp., and SB Energy's wholly-owned subsidiary Pacific Green Ikehu LLC ("Pacific Green Ikehu") announced Project Summary and Community Outreach Plan based on Section 5.3 of Hawaii Electric RFP for Variable Renewable Dispatchable Generation and Energy Storage on the Island of Maui stipulated by Hawaiian Electric Company Inc. in relation to the execution of Kamaole Solar Project in Maui, U.S..
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Proposer Name (Company name) |
Pacific Green Ikehu LLC |
Parent Company |
SB Energy Corp. |
Project Name |
Kamaole Solar |
Net AC Capacity of the Facility (MW) |
40MW |
Proposed Facility Location in / near what City / Area |
Kihei, Maui, Hawaii, USA |
TMK(s) of Facility Location |
(2)2-2-002:050 & (2)2-2-002-001 |
Point of Interconnection's Circuit or Substation Name |
Kealahou-Anwahi line |
Project Description |
Pacific Green Ikehu LLC is proposing to develop the Kamaole Solar Project, a 40 MW solar photovoltaic energy project paired with a 160 MWh battery energy storage on Maui. |
Project site map |
Project Site Information ![]() |
Site layout plan |
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Interconnection route |
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Environmental Compliance, Impacts and Permitting Plan | |
Overall land use and environmental permits and approvals strategy |
A comprehensive permitting strategy has been prepared to support project implementation. The proposed project is anticipated to require discretionary permit approval from the Maui Planning Commission (MPC) and various administrative approvals from State of Hawaii and County of Maui agencies. We will work with State and County agencies to proactively address issues, comply with applicable regulatory requirements, and process permit applications. In addition, community engagement efforts will be initiated from the outset and foster public input aligned with the permitting processes. |
Gantt format schedule which identifies the sequencing of permit applications and approval activities and critical path. Schedule must be in MM/DD/YY format) |
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City Zoning and Land Use Classification |
The State land use classification for the Kamaole Solar Project site is "Agricultural." Based on the property's Land Study Bureau (LSB) classification, the proposed project is a permissible use in the State "Agricultural" district. A change in the State land use classification via a District Boundary Amendment is not required for the Kamaole Solar Project. |
Discretionary and non-discretionary Land use, environmental and construction permits and approvals |
The following is a summary of Federal, State, and County regulatory permits needed for the project: |
Listing of Permits and approvals |
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Preliminary environmental assessment of the site (including any pre-existing environmental conditions) |
Habitat. Under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the Kamaole Solar Project site is not designated as a critical habitat area, i.e. an area designated that is essential for an endangered or threatened species to recover and that requires special management or protection. |
Cultural Resource Impacts | |
Proposer's updated Community Outreach Plan must include a plan that (1) identifies any cultural, historic or natural resources that will be impacted by the project (2) describes the potential impacts on these resources and 3) identifies measures to mitigate such impacts. |
We contracted the services of Cultural Surveys Hawaii ("CSH"), a recognized consulting firm with offices in Maui and three other Hawaii counties. CSH performed a preliminary, archeological and cultural literature review for the proposed project site. The report states that the area could have been used traditionally for agriculture and temporary habitation. In depth cultural resource studies are planned and are expected to determine whether culturally significant assets are in the area. The area also has a long history of ranching activities that typically required the construction of walls, fences, corrals, reservoirs, and other structures that could be archaeologically or architecturally significant. |
Community Outreach(provide link to Section 2.8) | |
Detailed Community Outreach Plan |
The Kamaole Solar Project will proactively reach out to and engage the community to listen for concerns and opportunities for support. Frequent and meaningful communication will be critical for minimizing impacts and maximizing the benefits of the project on a timely basis. |
Local community support or opposition |
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Community outreach efforts |
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Community benefits |
We welcome comments and questions about the Kamaole Solar Project.
Please share them with us at:
https://www.sbenergy.co.jp/en/contact/form/
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