NextEra has begun construction of a 310MW solar project in Texas, US.
Ineos Olefins & Polymers USA and NextEra Energy Resources, LLC announced today groundbreaking on INEOS Hickerson Solar, a new 310-megawatt solar project located in Bosque County, Texas, USA.
The Ineos Hickerson solar project in Bosque county will be constructed, owned and operated by a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources.
It is scheduled to begin commercial operation by December 2025.
The entire output will be supplied to dedicated to Ineos Olefins & Polymers (O&P) USA, aiming to cover the net purchased electricity load for all 14 of Ineos O&P USA’s manufacturing, fractionation and storage facilities.
Ineos CEO Mike Nagle said: “This solar project is a crucial step in our global efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of Ineos businesses.”