will launch other large-scale solar projects around the U.S.,” said

Trott, who for 22 years helped manage investments for Seattle telecom

billionaire Craig McCaw.

will cost “north of $100 million.” Trott would not reveal where the

funds are coming from.

about 4 miles from Cle Elum, near the scenic Teanaway Valley. The site

has been heavily logged in the past, but is surrounded by Ponderosa

pine forest that will screen the array from view, Trott said.

only permits the company will need will be from Kittitas County, said

Matt Steuerwalt, a company spokesman.

praising the plans. She pointed out the value of federal tax credits

for solar projects, which she helped to extend.

producer by megawatt, in the United States — behind California,”

Cantwell said.