Avangrid starts construction of 240 MWac True North solar farm in Texas

Avangrid (AGR) has announced the start of construction of True North, a 240 MWac solar farm in Falls County, Texas, that will supply clean, renewable energy to power Meta’s (META) operations in the region. “We are very excited to announce this milestone, which reflects our unwavering commitment to advancing the clean energy transition and building a more sustainable future for all”, said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO. True North, Avangrid’s first solar farm in Texas, is expected to reach commercial operations by early 2025. During its construction and operation, True North will create over 200 local jobs and is expected to pay over $40M in property taxes over 25 years in this state, in which the company already operates more than 1,250 MW of onshore wind facilities.