Preliminary plans for a data center north of Interstate 8 drew discussion at the Jacumba Community Sponsor Group’s Nov. 9 meeting, KPBS reported Tuesday. The project remains at an exploratory stage, with no application filed.

The tentative plans come from Spain-based renewable energy company IGNIS. Representative Tahir Fazal told KPBS that the company had consulted San Diego County about permitting requirements and was still deciding whether to pursue the project.

The community group confirmed the plans through county records obtained under the California Public Records Act. The discussion follows earlier disputes in Jacumba and Boulevard over solar and battery-storage projects, according to KPBS.

Fazal said IGNIS would conduct community outreach if it proceeds. A county spokesperson told KPBS that the project would ultimately require approval from the county Board of Supervisors. No application timetable was provided.

Source: KPBS.