Red Tailed Hawk solar farm
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.
Red-Tailed Hawk has been operational since May 2024. With a capacity of 458 MWp (350 MWac), the facility generates 742 GWh of clean electricity per year, equivalent to the consumption of approximately 66,500 Texas households, and avoids the emission of around 430,000 tons of CO₂ annually.
The project created approximately 400 jobs during its peak construction phase and supports up to 15 permanent jobs. Moreover, it is expected to contribute millions in local tax revenue over its lifetime.
ACCIONA’s team is committed to using local businesses and service providers when possible during the plant's operation.
- Location: Wharton County, TX
- Capacity: 458 MWp (350 MWac) PV
- Technology: Solar panels affixed to solar trackers
- To date, Red-Tailed Hawk represents ACCIONA Energia’s largest PV project in the world
- The facility features solar panels affixed to solar trackers that maximize production throughout the day
- Generates 742 GWh of clean electricity annually, avoiding approximately 430,000 tons of CO₂ emissions.
- 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
- Created approximately 400 jobs during peak construction and supports up to 15 permanent positions.
- 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