ALAMOSA – Korsail Energy recently announced it was having a job fair and local business meet and greet on Oct. 29 at Adams State University’s Plachy Hall Field House from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will connect local businesses and job seekers with opportunities to support the Cornflower Solar and Storage project, located four miles east of Alamosa. The project promises to bring significant benefits to the community. 

• Cornflower Solar and Storage project overview
  Cornflower is a 90-megawatt (MW) solar and battery storage facility that will improve energy reliability in the San Luis Valley. By reducing dependence on imported power, the project will make Alamosa less vulnerable to transmission line outages. The 80 MW battery system, managed by Xcel, will store solar energy during the day and release it at night to meet the county's energy demands.
• Economic impact and job creation
  Cornflower is expected to bring $20 million in economic benefits to Alamosa County. The project will create up to 300 local jobs during construction in 2025, generating $8 million in wages. Once operational, it will provide 10 permanent positions for facility management and maintenance.
• Environmental focus
  To address community concerns, the project has been redesigned to protect local wildlife corridors and ecosystems. The solar panels will be elevated, allowing vegetation and wildlife to thrive underneath, creating a 600-acre nature preserve that will support the area’s environment for the next 40 years.

For more information, contact info@korsail.com. 
Korsail is dedicated to building sustainable energy solutions that support local economies and prioritize environmental stewardship. The Cornflower Solar and Storage project is a step in fostering a greener, more resilient energy future for the San Luis Valley.