Located in Wharton County, TX, Red-Tailed Hawk is currently ACCIONA Energia’s largest photovoltaic (PV) project in the world. The project is ACCIONA Energia’s fifth investment in the State of Texas, joining the Fort Bend Solar Farm and three operational wind farms in Cameron County, TX.
The Red-Tailed Hawk facility features solar panels affixed to solar trackers that follow the sun's path, maximizing sunlight exposure and production. It generates 742GWh of clean electricity per year, equivalent to the consumption of around 66,500 Texas households, and avoids the emission of approximately 430,000 tons of CO2 annually.
The project falls under ACCIONA Energía’s Social Impact Management program, which reallocates a portion of its annual revenue to support local community initiatives in education, wellness, and environmental stewardship.
Beyond its contribution to decarbonization, Red-Tailed Hawk has generated employment opportunities, creating approximately 400 jobs during the peak construction phase, and sustaining up to 15 permanent positions.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Location: Wharton County, TX
- Capacity: 458 MWac PV
- Technology: Solar panels affixed to solar trackers
- Timeline:
- Local Permitting: 2022
- Construction: 2022-2023
- Operations: 2024
- Owners: ACCIONA Energia
KEY POINTS
- To date, Red-Tailed Hawk represents ACCIONA Energia’s largest PV project in the world
- Site features solar panels, affixed to solar trackers that maximize production throughout the day
- Estimated to generate millions in local tax revenue over the life of the project, while offering income diversity to the landowners participating in the solar farm
Local Benefits of Solar Energy
- A boost in tax revenue without an increased demand on local services like police and schools
- Local job creation and support of local businesses
- Local partnership opportunities. Each ACCIONA Energia project includes a social impact management program dedicated to advancing education, wellness or environmental stewardship