270 MW Blevins Solar Project located in
Falls County, Texas
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 10,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- National Grid
Renewables today announced the start of onsite construction at
its Blevins Solar Project (Blevins) in Falls County, Texas. Once operational, the
Blevins project will deliver 270 megawatts (MW) of clean solar
power.
"Blevins is our third solar project to break ground in the great
state of Texas, and our second in
Falls County," said Joe Ibrahim, Vice President of Construction and
Engineering. "We are excited to continue working with community
members to bring significant local economic development to the
Lonestar State."
The Blevins project will deliver significant economic value for
the local community. Blevins is anticipated to generate
approximately $90 million in direct
impact over its 20-year operational lifecycle, including an
estimated $52 million in tax revenue
accruing to Falls County and the
local school and emergency districts. The execution of two power
purchase agreements (PPAs) was announced in late 2023 for the
project. Additionally, Mortenson Construction will manage
construction of the 2,300-acre project will and will sustain 360
construction and service jobs. Blevins will also use First Solar
Series 6 Plus modules.
"We are grateful for our robust partnership with National Grid
Renewables and the opportunity to build another significant and
sustainable clean energy project in Texas," said Eric
Grenz, Vice President and General Manager at Mortenson. "We
are committed to providing career opportunities for the local
Falls County community,
stimulating local businesses, and contributing to the area's long
term economic vitality."
"As an American company, First Solar is honored to supply
cutting-edge Series 6 Plus modules to the Blevins Solar Project,"
commented Darin Green, Senior
Director at First Solar. "Partnering with National Grid Renewables
on this 270-megawatt project exemplifies our commitment to powering
the clean energy transition here at home, while creating
significant local economic benefits and reducing carbon emissions
for the community in Falls
County."
Above and beyond tax revenue and job creation, Blevins will
contribute an expected $1.3 million
to local charities and organizations over the first 20 years of
operation through a dedicated charitable fund. These charitable
funds are unique to National Grid Renewables and exemplify how they
commit to being good neighbors within the communities in which
their projects are built.
Scheduled to begin commercial operation at the end of 2025, the
Blevins project is projected to eliminate an estimated 437,000
metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions every year
during operations — the equivalent of taking an estimated
101,700 cars off the road each year.
About National Grid Renewables
National Grid
Renewables develops, owns and operates large-scale renewable energy
assets across the United States,
including solar, wind, and energy storage. As a farmer-founded and
community-focused business, National Grid Renewables repowers
America's electricity grid by reigniting local economies and
reinvesting in a sustainable, clean energy future. National Grid
Renewables supports National Grid's vision of being at the heart of
a clean, fair, and affordable energy future for all. To learn more
about National Grid Renewables, visit
www.nationalgridrenewables.com or follow the company on
LinkedIn.
Media Inquiries
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National Grid Renewables
press@nationalgridrenewables.com
612-504-4839
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