JERA has acquired the 300MW El Sauz wind project in Texas, US, from Apex Clean Energy.
Jera acquired a 100% interest in the project, located in Willacy County, though its Houston-based subsidiary JERA Americas.
The wind farm is expected to begin construction in early 2022 with operation expected in the last quarter of next year.
El Sauz will consist of 67 Nordex Group wind turbines each capable of generating 4.5MW of electricity.
Wanzek Construction will serve as the balance of plant contractor for the project.
“We are extremely proud that our first investment in renewable energy in the US is right here in Texas where we have our American headquarters,” said Steven Winn, CEO of JERA Americas.
“We are looking to accelerate the transformation of our energy supply to more sustainable forms of energy and this project marks the beginning of what we plan to be a substantial and growing commitment to renewables in this state and across the country.”
Mark Goodwin, president and CEO of Apex Clean Energy, added: “The success of this project is the result of a strong partnership with the famed HP El Sauz Ranch, a family-owned, historic working ranch that will be home to the wind farm.”