EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) completed the 180-MW Azalea Springs Solar project in Angelina County, Texas. Azalea Springs Solar will produce enough electricity to power the equivalent of more than 27,800 average Texas homes each year
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“Azalea Springs Solar demonstrates the powerful role energy infrastructure can play in building stronger, more resilient communities,” said Sandhya Ganapathy, CEO of EDPR NA. “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.”
Azalea Springs Solar represents more than $75 million in local and statewide economic impact, including $35 million in revenue to local governments, supporting schools, roads and essential community services and the rest in regional spending. Construction of Azaelea Springs Solar suppored 250 local construction jobs. Additionally, EDPR NA donated money to the Central Independent School District.
“The partnership with EDP, the Azalea Springs Solar project and Central ISD has been fantastic for our district,” said Justin Risner, superintendent of Central ISD. “The willingness to serve our students and meet their needs has gone way above any expectation we had. Their team has reached out to us several times and provided resources to make our students and the district better. The impact EDP Renewables has on Central ISD will be long-lasting, not only for our district but on our committee as a whole. Central ISD greatly appreciates the support and generosity of EDP and looks forward to a lasting partnership.”
With Azalea Springs Solar now online, EDPR NA operates six utility-scale energy projects across the state, representing more than 1.6 GW of capacity. In addition to Azaelea Springs, those six utility-scale projects are 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. Collectively, these projects generate enough electricity to power 292,000 average Texas homes each year.
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