The project is in the beginning stages but could bring new revenue for the city’s water district.
Solar panels stand on the parking lot structure of the Alga Norte Community Center in Carlsbad, April 26, 2024.
At the Carlsbad City Council meeting last Tuesday, Carlsbad approved a feasibility study for a solar farm at the Maerkle Reservoir on the eastern end of the city.“We're the only city in North County to have a certified habitat management plan," said Jason Haber, Carlsbad's director of Intergovernmental Affairs."And it's part of the city's overall effort to increase sustainability and protect the natural environment and natural resources.
The 30-acre site at Maerkle Reservoir abuts Oceanside and Vista, and a solar farm there could"accommodate about 6 to 8 megawatts of solar capacity," Haber said.But the plan is only the beginning phase. Haber said the city still needs to hire consultants to help with the feasibility assessment. "We don't have a lot of the details spelled out at this point," he said."And we recognize, really, this is an opportunity for the city to consider, but we need expertise and assistance with that."Building a solar farm will not be cheap. The city will have to bear many upfront costs, but over the lifetime of the project, it could save Carlsbad millions, Haber said.
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