Renewable energy company now operational, producing electricity from True North Solar Project in Falls County - KWTX
Renewable energy company now operational, producing electricity from True North Solar Project in Falls County
FALLS COUNTY, Texas (KWTX) - Avangrid, a leading sustainable energy company announced that it has begun to produce power from the True North solar project in Falls County.
With 20 megawatts commissioned so far, Avangrid says this marks a major milestone for what will become their largest solar power project and its first solar project in Texas.
“This is great news, not just for the on-time construction of True North, but for the state of Texas at large. Thanks to the diligent work of our team and our contractors, we are able to supply additional energy to the Texas electrical grid as we move into the summer months,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO. “I am happy to see this project moving forward as Avangrid continues on its mission to accelerate the clean energy transition across America.”
True North will be a 238 megawatts alternating current solar farm that plans to supply clean, renewable energy in support of Meta’s net zero commitment, including supporting its upcoming data center in Temple, with 100 percent renewable energy.
Avangrid said ahead of commercial operations, expected at the end of 2024, the project will supply power to customers on the Texas grid.
The solar project is creating local jobs, supporting local communities and is expected to pay more than $40 million in property taxes over the life of the project, which Avangrid says directly supports public services like safety and fire protection, as well as local schools.
Avangrid says they have successfully developed, built and operated renewable energy facilities in Texas for more than 15 years and has paid more than $100 million in property taxes from its existing facilities.
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