Duke Energy Renewables has commenced commercial operation of its 200MW Rambler photovoltaic plant in Texas.
Rambler, in Tom Green County, is the second 200MW solar plant in the state that Duke Energy Renewables has brought online this year, bringing its total operational solar capacity in Texas to over 500MW.
In early July, the company announced the commercial operation of its Holstein solar project in Nolan County.
Duke Energy Renewables president Chris Fallon said: “We’re pleased to continue our expansion of solar energy resources in Texas, which is experiencing an increasing demand for power.
“The Rambler Solar project will bring significant economic benefit to the state and generate clean energy to meet the area’s growing energy needs.”
Duke Energy Renewables acquired the Rambler solar project in September 2019 from Canadian Energy business Recurrent Energy.
“Texas is one of the largest and fastest-growing solar markets in the US, where the energy landscape is changing rapidly.
“We are proud to partner with Duke Energy Renewables in the Rambler solar project to provide clean, affordable and reliable energy to local communities and look forward to contributing more high-quality solar projects in this important market,” said Canadian chairman and chief executive Shawn Qu.
Electricity generated by the Rambler Solar project is being sold to a customer under a 15-year agreement.
The facility’s construction was undertaken by Signal Energy. Duke Energy Renewables will operate and maintain the plant.