EDP Renewable Energy Sources North America (EDPR NA) completed the 180 MW Azalea Springs Solar project in Angelina County, Texas. Azalea Springs Solar will produce enough electricity to power the equivalent of more than 27,800 average Texas homes annually
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“Azalea Springs Solar demonstrates the powerful role that energy infrastructure can play in building stronger, more resilient communities,” said Sandhya Ganapathy, CEO of EDPR NA. “This project is an example of clean energy in action: strengthening Texas’ electric grid with reliable, domestic energy while stimulating economic growth in Angelina County and the entire region. We are proud that Azalea Springs Solar will generate long-term revenue for essential public services, strengthen the local economy and deliver lasting benefits to the state.”
Azalea Springs Solar represents more than $75 million in local and state economic impact, including $35 million in revenue for local governments, supporting schools, roads and essential community services, and the remainder in regional spending. The construction of Azaelea Springs Solar supported 250 local construction jobs. In addition, EDPR NA donated money to the Central Independent School District.
“Working with EDP, the Azalea Springs Solar project and Central ISD has been fantastic for our district,” said Central ISD Superintendent Justin Risner. “The willingness to serve our students and meet their needs has exceeded any expectation we had. Their team has reached out to us several times and provided resources to make our students and the district better. The impact EDP Renewables has on Central ISD will be long-lasting, not only for our district but on our committee as a whole. Central ISD greatly appreciates EDP’s support and generosity and looks forward to a lasting partnership.”
With Azalea Springs Solar now online, EDPR NA operates six utility-scale energy projects across the state, representing more than 1.6 GW of capacity. In addition to Azaelea Springs, these six utility-scale projects are the 386 MW Lone Star Wind Farm, the 300 MW Los Mirasoles Wind Farm, the 209 MW Reloj Del Sol Wind Farm, the 175 MW Wildcat Creek Wind Farm and the 390 MW Cattlemen Solar Park. Collectively, these projects generate enough electricity to power 292,000 average Texas homes annually.
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