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The power of the Sun in the Heart of Texas Texas, United States See on Google Maps
ACCIONA Energía's fourth renewable energy project and first solar PV plant in the state

Fort Bend Solar Farm represents an estimated $258 million investment and would employ up to 450 people at peak construction. It would create 12 full-time jobs during operation.

 

ACCIONA Energía's team is committed to using local businesses and services providers when possible during construction and operation.

 

Local Benefits of Solar Energy

  • A boost in tax revenue without an increased demand on local services like police and schools
  • Local job creation and support of local businesses
  • Local partnership opportunities. Each ACCIONA Energía project includes a social impact management program dedicated to advancing education, wellness or environmental stewardship

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • Location: Fort Bend County, Texas
  • Capacity: 240 MW PV
  • Technology: Solar panels affixed to solar trackers
  • Timeline:
    • Local Permitting: 2021
    • Construction: 2021-2023
    • Begin Operations: 2023
  • Owners: ACCIONA Energía

 

KEY POINTS

  • ACCIONA Energía’s fourth renewable energy project in Texas, joining three wind farms in Cameron County.
  • Key project in a portfolio of solar farms being developed by ACCIONA Energía to deliver more than a gigawatt of new solar by the end of 2023
  • Site will feature solar panels, affixed to solar trackers that maximize production throughout the day.
  • Up to 450 new direct jobs during peak construction and 12 permanent jobs once operational
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