Avangrid’s True North Solar Farm Ushers in a New Era of Sustainable Energy in Texas
Avangrid, a leading U.S. sustainable energy company, has announced that its True North solar farm in Falls County, Texas, is now fully operational. Completed on schedule, the 240 MWac (321 MWdc) facility stands as the company’s largest solar farm to date and marks a significant leap forward in its renewable energy endeavors.
True North Solar Farm Marks a Major Milestone for Avangrid
The True North solar farm, a $346 million investment, represents a major milestone for Avangrid, a subsidiary of Spain’s Iberdrola. Construction on the project began in October 2022, and its 860,000 bifacial modules are poised to generate $40 million in tax revenue over their lifetime, significantly boosting the local economy.
Avangrid CEO Pedro Azagra emphasized the importance of this achievement, stating, “True North is a testament to our steadfast commitment to the Texas market. With this project, we are expanding our solar portfolio in the region, increasing the state’s energy resilience and advancing its clean energy goals.”
How True North Solar Farm Supports the Texas Energy Grid
Texas is a crucial market for Avangrid, which has invested over $1 billion in clean energy projects across the state. The True North solar farm will play a vital role in bolstering the state’s energy grid, particularly during peak demand periods.
“True North is a key project for us and for Texas, providing much-needed generation for a fast-growing state,” said Bill White, Avangrid’s president of onshore renewables. “We are proud to bring this project online on time and continue to support the state’s energy needs.”
True North Solar Farm Expands Avangrid’s Renewable Energy Portfolio
The completion of True North strengthens Avangrid’s position as a leader in the renewable energy sector. The company is now setting its sights on its next project in Texas: the 321 MWdc Amazon Texas solar farm, which is projected to be its largest solar facility to date.
With over 9.5 GW of installed renewables capacity, Avangrid is a major player in the U.S. renewable energy market. The company operates 76 wind farms, 18 solar farms, and four battery energy storage facilities across 22 states. Its project pipeline is also robust, with 1.7 GW of onshore renewables under construction and 1.9 GW of offshore wind in development.
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Projects like True North underscore Avangrid’s broader commitment to sustainable and economically beneficial energy solutions that align with global clean energy goals.