Repsol has announced that its 825 MW Pinnington Solar project in Texas has reached commercial operation, marking the largest single renewable project ever to achieve commercial operation in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT).
The project, developed by Repsol and built by Black & Veatch and its Overland Contracting Inc. construction subsidiary, was completed 2.5 times faster than comparable megaprojects.
The facility features 1.5 million solar panels and is expected to avoid approximately 1 million tons of CO2 emissions annually. Construction supported approximately 700 local jobs and will generate substantial tax revenue for surrounding communities over its operational lifetime.
“Completing the Pinnington solar project on an accelerated timeline — while managing its scale, complexity and demanding execution environment — is a testament to the strength of our collaboration with Repsol and the dedication of everyone involved,” said Narsingh Chaudhary, president of Black & Veatch’s Fuels & Natural Resources sector, in a statement.
With Pinnington now online, Repsol’s total renewable capacity in the United States exceeds 2 GW. The company’s Texas portfolio also includes the operational Frye (632 MW) and Outpost (629 MW) projects, as well as Pecan Prairie (595 MW), which is currently under construction.
Repsol entered the North American renewable energy market in 2021 and also operates the Jicarilla I and II solar and battery storage complex in New Mexico.
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