Avangrid expands its solar farms portfolio with new projects in Texas and Ohio
In Connecticut, energy firm Avangrid, part of the Iberdrola Group, announced that two new solar farms under construction in Texas and Ohio, which will generate 523.5 MW of clean power to these states. “With solar projects like True North and Powell Creek, we are strengthening our mission of helping the U.S. meet its ambitious clean energy goals,” said Pedro Azagra, CEO of Avangrid. “These solar farms, and many more throughout the U.S., will also boost local economies by creating quality jobs while providing clean, affordable and renewable energy for business and communities.” True North, under development in Falls County, Texas, and Avangrid’s first solar project in this state, will generate 321 MW of renewable energy once it reaches commercial operations by early 2025. During its construction and operation, True North will create over 200 local jobs and is expected to pay over $40 million in property taxes over 25 years in this state, in which the company already operates more than 1,250 MW of onshore wind facilities.
