en.Wedoany.com Reported - Repsol's 825 MW Pinnington solar project in Jack County, Texas, USA, has officially commenced commercial operations.

The project was designed and built by Black & Veatch and its subsidiary Overland Contracting. Repsol stated that the construction speed of this project is 2.5 times faster than similar large-scale projects. The Pinnington solar plant delivers electricity to the grid managed by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas through a single interconnection point. This single-injection approach, where the project transmits power to the grid via one interconnection point, makes it one of the largest single-injection renewable energy projects in operation in the United States. Federico Toro, CEO of Repsol Renewables North America, stated that the project combines large scale with a shorter construction timeline, setting a new benchmark for renewable energy project delivery in the U.S.

The Pinnington facility is equipped with approximately 1.5 million solar panels. Repsol noted that it can generate enough electricity annually to offset about 1 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions. The project also provides significant new capacity to the Texas power grid, enhancing grid reliability and supporting the development of a more resilient and diversified energy mix. During construction, the project directly created approximately 700 local construction jobs. Repsol expects that over its lifecycle, the project will generate substantial tax revenue for the surrounding communities. Narsingh Chaudhary, President of Black & Veatch's Fuels and Natural Resources division, stated that completing the project on an accelerated timeline demonstrates the strength of the company's collaboration with Repsol and the dedication of all participants, while prioritizing safety throughout execution.

Together with other operational solar assets in Texas, the Pinnington project brings Repsol's total installed renewable energy capacity in the U.S. to over 2 GW. Repsol entered the North American renewable energy market in 2021, prioritizing projects with high returns and favorable regulatory conditions. In Texas, its renewable energy portfolio also includes the operational Frye project (632 MW), Outpost project (629 MW), and the under-construction Pecan Prairie project (595 MW). In New Mexico, the company operates the Jicarilla I and II solar and battery storage complex.

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