Canadian energy group, Enbridge, has commenced operations for its 130MW Orange Grove solar farm near Corpus Christi, Texas.
According to POWER Magazine, the array marks Enbridge’s first installation in the Lone Star State.
AT&T, which is headquartered in Dallas, has signed a long-term Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) for the project to help offset the company’s energy costs and meet its carbon reduction goals.
The majority of AT&T’s renewable energy usage comes from solar and wind VPPAs.
“Orange Grove Solar wouldn’t be possible without the support of the people who helped make it a reality. At Enbridge, while we’re proud to see the project reach this incredible milestone and begin delivering power to the Texas grid, this celebration event is really about the community behind it,” said Maja Nisbet, Enbridge’s Manager of Power Projects, at Wednesday’s ceremony opening the project. “From Orange Grove residents and nearby landowners to our dedicated project team—and the local, state, and federal officials who supported us every step of the way—this was a shared effort. Thank you for being such strong partners.”
The Orange Grove site comprises 920 acres and hosts approximately 300,000 solar panels. Enbridge reported it is building another solar farm in Texas, which will be one of the largest in the nation once complete.
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