Entergy Texas to purchase 150 megawatts of solar power
In Texas, Entergy Texas said its customers will soon benefit from a cleaner energy resource located in Polk County, Texas as Longroad Energy, a US-based renewable energy developer and operator, recently announced financial close and commencement of construction of Umbriel Solar, a 150 MWac (202 MWdc) photovoltaics project. Entergy Texas has entered into a long-term Power Purchase Agreement for Umbriel’s total output, which is enough energy to power more than 30,000 homes. “Umbriel marks a major milestone, as it will be our first solar resource to come online, further diversifying our portfolio,” said Abigail Weaver, Entergy Texas director of resource planning and market operations. The renewable energy generated by Umbriel is projected to be the equivalent of avoiding approximately 250,000 metric tons annually of CO2 emissions, which is equal to taking approximately 55,000 cars off the road each year that the facility is in operation. The project is expected to reach commercial operations by the end of this year.
