Avangrid’s True North Solar Farm Begins Operations in Texas
Avangrid, a leading U.S. sustainable energy company, has announced that its True North solar farm in Falls County, Texas, is now in full operation. At 240 MWac (321 MWdc), the facility is the company’s largest solar farm to date, and its on-schedule completion marks a significant step forward for Avangrid’s renewable energy portfolio.
Project Scope and Local Economic Impact
With a $346 million investment, the True North solar farm is a key project for Avangrid, a subsidiary of Spain’s Iberdrola. Construction began in October 2022, and its 860,000 bifacial modules are expected to generate $40 million in tax revenue over the project’s lifetime—a significant boost for the local economy.
Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO, stated, “True North is 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 strengthening the grid, especially during periods of peak demand.
“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.”
Expanding Avangrid’s Renewable Portfolio
The completion of True North strengthens Avangrid’s leadership in the renewable energy sector as it sets its sights on its next Texas project: the 321 MWdc Amazon Texas solar farm, projected to become its largest solar facility to date.
Avangrid is a major player in the U.S. renewable energy market, with over 9.5 GW of installed capacity. The company operates 76 wind farms, 18 solar farms, and four battery energy storage facilities across 22 states. It also maintains a robust pipeline of projects, including 1.7 GW of onshore renewables under construction and 1.9 GW of offshore wind in development.
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With investments in renewable energy on the rise, Avangrid’s projects highlight a broader commitment to developing sustainable, economically beneficial energy solutions that support global clean energy goals.