Ørsted, a major U.S. renewable energy company, has launched the Helena Energy Center, a 518 MW wind and solar facility in Bee County, Texas. This project, Ørsted’s first co-located facility, combines 268 MW of wind power and 250 MW of solar power, providing electricity for over 110,000 homes and businesses annually. Construction created 500 jobs, with ongoing operational roles expected. Spanning 18,000 acres, the project involves 40 landowners receiving $4 million annually in payments. It represents a half-billion-dollar investment, generating over $115 million in property tax revenue to support local services.
Ørsted launches Helena Energy Center
Ørsted has inaugurated 518 MW Helena Energy Center, combining wind and solar power in Bee County. (Image Credit: PRNewswire)
Actualize Solar has signed five long-term PPAs in 2024, advancing its 1.5 GW solar project portfolio across six US states. (Image Source: Businesswire)
Located in Enna and Catani a, the 242.78 MW solar plant was designed to produce 400 GWh annually, meeting the needs of 154,000 households. (Inage Source: Iberdola)
Scatec has secured EUR 25 million from IFU, alongside equity and non-recourse debt, for its USD 85 million project financing. (Image Source: Scatec ASA)
EliTe Solar launched its 5 GW PV project in Egypt’s TEDA Suez Zone, set to begin production by September 2025. (Image Source: PRNewswire)