Avangrid mentioned it has began producing energy from the primary section of the True North photo voltaic undertaking in Texas, an set up the corporate mentioned is its first photo voltaic set up within the state. Avangrid, headquartered in Orange, Connecticut, on July 15 mentioned the photo voltaic farm when full could have 238 MWac (321 MWdc) of era capability, and would be the largest solar energy undertaking within the firm’s portfolio.
True North is situated in Falls County, close to Waco. It’s anticipated to offer energy for a future Meta-operated information heart in Temple, Texas. Avangrid on Monday introduced commissioning of the primary 20 MW of era, and mentioned full business operation is anticipated by the tip of the 12 months.
“That is nice information, not only for the on-time development of True North, however for the state of Texas at giant. Due to the diligent work of our staff and our contractors, we’re in a position to provide further power to the Texas electrical grid as we transfer into the summer time months,” mentioned Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO. “I’m completely happy to see this undertaking shifting ahead as Avangrid continues on its mission to speed up the clear power transition throughout America.”
Avangrid, which is a part of the Spain-based Iberdrola Group, mentioned True North provides to its renewable power fleet in Texas, which incorporates greater than 1,200 MW of put in wind energy capability. Avangrid has been lively in Texas for greater than 15 years.
The corporate mentioned True North throughout development and operation is creating native jobs, with the undertaking anticipated to pay greater than $40 million in property taxes over its life in assist of native communities.
Avangrid has about $45 billion in U.S. belongings, with operations in 24 states. The corporate owns and operates electrical and pure fuel utilities in New York and New England.
—Darrell Proctor is a senior affiliate editor for POWER (@POWERmagazine).
