EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) has completed construction on its 180-megawatt (MW) Azalea Springs Solar project in Angelina County, Texas.
The milestone was celebrated by EDPR NA executives, industry leaders, local officials, and community partners at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 10.
The project is expected to generate enough energy to power the equivalent of more than 27,800 average Texas homes annually, while providing energy resilience, enhanced grid reliability, and driving long-term local investment.
Azalea Springs represents over $75 million in local and statewide economic impact, including $35 million in revenue to local governments to support schools, roads, and essential community services. It also includes approximately $40 million in regional spending and generated around 250 jobs during the construction phase.
“Azalea Springs Solar demonstrates the powerful role energy infrastructure can play in building stronger, more resilient communities,” said Sandhya Ganapathy, CEO of EDP Renewables North America, in a statement. “This project stands as an example of clean energy in action—strengthening Texas’ grid with reliable, domestic power while driving economic growth across Angelina County and the entire region. We’re proud that Azalea Springs Solar will generate long-term revenue for essential public services, bolster the local economy, and deliver lasting benefits for the state.”
EDPR NA now operates six utility-scale projects in Texas, totaling 1,640 MW of capacity. Its portfolio includes the 386-MW Lone Star Wind Farm, 300-MW Los Mirasoles Wind Farm, 209-MW Reloj Del Sol Wind Farm, 175-MW Wildcat Creek Wind Farm, and 390-MW Cattlemen Solar Park. Altogether, these projects generate enough electricity to power 292,000 average Texas homes each year.
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