Work Session - 09-25-26 - Henwha Energy Presentation

The City of Cheyenne held a work session on September 25, 2026, featuring a presentation by Hanwha Renewables regarding a proposed solar energy development on the Bellevore Ranch. The discussion focused on the potential lease agreement between the city and Hanwha for up to 3,300 acres to develop a 140-megawatt photovoltaic solar project coupled with a battery energy storage system. Hanwha outlined the project development process, environmental and wildlife mitigation efforts, and the financial terms including an option to lease with annual payments and a $50,000 signing bonus earmarked for recreational development of the ranch. The company emphasized the project's long-term lease potential of up to 50 years, local economic benefits, and coordination with utilities and stakeholders. Questions from council members addressed project timelines, equipment durability, environmental impacts, and local workforce involvement. No formal vote was recorded, but the session aimed to inform and seek preliminary support for moving forward with the lease option and subsequent project development steps.