Acciona Completes 458 Mw Solar Array in Texas
Acciona Energía has finished building a 458 MW solar farm in Texas - its largest PV project to date.
PV Magazine International 12:53 pm on May 23, 2024
Acciona Energa inaugurates its 458 MW solar farm, Red-Tailed Hawk, in Texas. This project marks their largest endeavor and is Acciona's fifth investment in the state. The plant will supply clean energy for over 6,500 homes annually while significantly reducing CO2 emissions. Additionally, it supports local community initiatives through Acciona Energas Social Impact Management program.
- Acciona inaugurates Texas' largest solar farm: Red-Tailed Hawk project signifies Accionas fifth investment in the state and its largest to date.
- Clean Energy Generation: The facility is designed with 458 MW capacity, expected to produce 742 GWh of electricity yearly, powering over 6,500 households and preventing 43,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually.
- Social Impact: Acciona Energa's Social Impact Management program reallocates revenue to local Texas initiatives in education, wellness, and environmental stewardship.
- Texas Solar Market Expansion: With Red-Tailed Hawk, Texas ranks second in the U.S for solar capacity, with future installations potentially surpassing 4 GW as per SEIA predictions.
- Acciona's Renewable Energy Portfolio: The project adds to Acciona's existing renewable energy assets of 2.7 GW in North America and complements their 325 MW solar plant under construction in Ohio, totaling 13.5 GW.
- Policy Support for Solar Energy: SEIA suggests that policy changes could lead to the installation of over 4 GW of new solar capacity across the U.S in the next five years, benefiting states like Texas with supportive policies.
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