Category: Texas

  • Intersect Power switches on 828 MWp Lumina solar project in Texas

    Intersect Power LLC placed its 828 MWp/640 MWac Lumina Solar project in Scurry County, Texas, into commercial operation on Jan. 3. Built with First Solar panels, the project created more than 900 jobs at peak construction, all of which adhered to a commitment to fair equitable compensation, providing prevailing wages throughout the entire development cycle….…

  • Study: No negative impact on property values near utility-scale solar projects in Texas

    A new study conducted in Texas shows no evidence of negative market impact for residential properties near utility-scale solar facilities. Commissioned by Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation (CTEI) in partnership with the Advanced Power Alliance and the Solar Energy Industries Association, the study analyzed property sales in four counties in Texas that were near utility-scale solar projects. In all counties studied,……

  • AVANGRID inks PPA with Meta to supply Texas operations with new 240 MW solar farm

    AVANGRID has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Meta to procure renewable energy from True North, a 240 MW solar farm under development in Falls County, Texas. “With projects like True North, we continue our mission of helping the country meet its ambitious clean energy goals, while also creating quality jobs and strengthening our……

  • Duke Energy begins operation of its largest solar plant

    Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions (DESS) is now operating its largest solar power plant ever — the 250 MW Pisgah Ridge Solar project in Navarro County, Texas. “We’re excited to continue to grow our Texas solar portfolio,” said Chris Fallon, president of Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions. “This project demonstrates how we can continue to expand our……

  • Microgrid Resources Coalition launches Texas chapter to improve energy resilience

    The Microgrid Resources Coalition (MRC) has launched a Texas chapter to focus on legislative and regulatory engagement to advance microgrid adoption throughout Texas. MRC is a national association of leading microgrid owners, operators, developers, suppliers and investors seeking to advance microgrids. Not only is Texas the second largest market in the United State, the Lone……