Orsted to Revolutionize Texas Energy with 471 Megawatt Solar Project

Orsted have taken the final step to begin construction of their 471 megawatt AC Mockingbird solar project in Texas, set to commence this month. The solar centre will be the largest yet added to Orsted’s portfolio and should be completed by 2024. Mockingbird is estimated to be able to power more than 80,000 households each year with its generated renewable energy. David Hardy, CEO of Region Americas at Orsted, expressed his enthusiasm for the ambitious project: “By adding almost half a gigawatt to our portfolio, the decision to build Mockingbird represents an important milestone for our onshore business and for our expansion in solar PV. We are looking forward to producing large amounts of clean energy while ensuring conservation and benefitting local communities. In addition, around 1000 acres of land next to Mockingbird has been donated by Orsted to The Nature Conservancy (TNC) so they can protect native prairie in the north-east of Texas.

Summary

• Orsted has taken a final investment decision to build the 471MW AC Mockingbird solar centre in Texas.
• Mockingbird will be able to generate enough renewable energy to power more than 80,000 homes annually.
• Almost 1000 acres of land adjacent to Mockingbird solar centre will be donated to The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to protect native prairie in north-east Texas.

What is the size of the Mockingbird solar centre in Texas?

The size of the Mockingbird solar centre in Texas is 4900 acres.

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