Duke Energy Renewables has started commercial operations at the 100MW Lapetus solar farm in the US state of Texas.
The project in located in Andrews County and was acquired by Duke Energy Renewables from 7X Energy in February 2019.
Up to 240 individuals were employed during peak construction, which resulted in the installation of about 340,000 solar panels across 324 hectares.
Swinerton Renewable Energy carried out design, procurement of PV modules, inverters, balance of plant systems and construction of the project.
Duke Energy Renewables completed project development, managed construction and will operate and manage the facility.
Electricity generated by Lapetus will be delivered to the ERCOT grid and is being sold under three multi-year power purchase agreements to Brazos Electric Power Cooperative on behalf of CoServ Electric and seven other distribution cooperative members.
Duke Energy Renewables president Rob Caldwell said: “Texas ranks fourth in the country for solar energy. We’re thrilled that Lapetus Solar is now online and will contribute to the growth of the community’s clean energy facilities.”
7X Energy chief executive and president Clay Butler said: “7X originated and developed the Lapetus Solar project, and we are proud to help bring Andrews County its first large-scale solar project.
“We are grateful to Andrews County for welcoming solar to the local community and the economic benefits it brings.”