A major new solar energy facility is moving into construction in Navarro County, Texas, adding another large-scale power generation project to the state’s rapidly expanding renewable energy pipeline amid rising electricity demand across ERCOT.
Matrix Renewables and SOLV Energy have officially started construction on the Tormes Solar Project in Texas, advancing one of the larger utility-scale solar developments currently moving forward in the state.
The companies marked the milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony held on May 19, bringing together local officials, landowners, project partners, and community stakeholders as major construction activities begin in Navarro County.
Located roughly two miles southeast of Barry and west of Corsicana, the Tormes Solar Project is planned as a 457 MWdc photovoltaic solar facility. Once completed, the project will represent more than $750 million in renewable energy investment tied to solar infrastructure, grid connectivity, and local economic activity.
The development arrives as Texas continues to experience rapidly growing electricity demand driven by population growth, industrial expansion, manufacturing investments, and large-scale data center development across the state. ERCOT has repeatedly projected substantial load growth over the coming years, increasing pressure to bring new generation resources online quickly.
Construction Expected to Support Hundreds of Jobs
According to project details, construction of the solar facility is expected to support approximately 450 local and regional jobs during peak activity.
In addition to temporary construction employment, the project is expected to generate long-term tax revenues for Navarro County while creating recurring income opportunities for participating landowners.
Utility-scale solar projects have become increasingly important sources of rural investment in Texas, particularly in counties seeking new tax bases to support schools, infrastructure, and public services without relying solely on residential growth.
Matrix Renewables said the project reflects its continued expansion strategy in the United States, where the company has been growing its presence across multiple competitive power markets.
“We are proud to announce the construction of the Tormes Solar Project and to continue investing in Texas communities that are helping to power the state’s and nation’s energy future,” said Cindy Tindell, Managing Director and Head of U.S. for Matrix Renewables.
She added that Texas remains a national leader in renewable energy development and said projects such as Tormes help strengthen local economies while supporting rising electricity demand.
SOLV Energy Expands Texas Partnership
The project also deepens the working relationship between Matrix Renewables and SOLV Energy, which is serving as engineering, procurement, and construction contractor for the development.
The two companies previously worked together on the Stillhouse Solar project in Bell County, which has already been commissioned.
SOLV Energy CEO George Hershman said the Tormes project builds on the success of that earlier collaboration while continuing the companies’ focus on delivering large-scale clean energy infrastructure in Texas.
Texas remains the leading solar market in the United States, with developers continuing to advance multi-hundred-megawatt projects to meet both grid reliability needs and growing corporate power demand.
The state’s combination of available land, strong solar resources, competitive electricity markets, and expanding transmission infrastructure has made it one of the most active renewable energy construction markets in North America.
Matrix Growing U.S. Renewable Portfolio
Matrix Renewables, backed by TPG Rise, owns more than 8.7 GW of projects in operation or development across major U.S. power markets, including ERCOT, CAISO, MISO, WECC, and SPP.
Globally, the company’s renewable energy portfolio now exceeds 15.5 GW spanning solar energy, battery storage, and green hydrogen developments.
The start of construction at Tormes adds to a growing pipeline of large-scale solar and storage projects entering execution phases across Texas as developers race to meet long-term power demand forecasts and secure grid capacity positions. . In Hill County, Hyundai Engineering has also begun construction on the 200 MW Hillsborough Solar Project, further reinforcing the state’s pipeline of utility-scale solar developments designed to support rising grid demand and long-term industrial power needs across ERCOT.
Tormes Solar Project – Factsheet
Project Name: Tormes Solar Project
Location: Navarro County, Texas (near Barry and Corsicana, USA)
Capacity: 457 MWdc (photovoltaic solar)
Investment Value: Over $750 million
Project Overview
The Tormes Solar Project has officially entered the construction phase following a groundbreaking ceremony held on May 19. Developers are building the utility-scale solar facility as part of Texas’ expanding renewable energy infrastructure to strengthen grid supply and meet rising electricity demand.
Developers & Contractors
- Developer: Matrix Renewables
- EPC Contractor: SOLV Energy
Economic Impact
- ~450 construction jobs expected during peak activity
- Long-term tax revenue for Navarro County
- Landowner income through project lease agreements
Energy Output & Purpose
Once operational, the facility will supply clean electricity to the Texas ERCOT grid, supporting grid reliability and growing power demand across residential, industrial, and data center sectors.
Strategic Significance
The project reinforces Texas’ position as the leading U.S. solar market and expands Matrix Renewables’ growing portfolio of large-scale renewable energy assets across the United States and globally.
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