Texas continues to lead the nation in renewable energy growth, with a massive pipeline of solar projects currently under construction. From large utility-scale arrays to integrated solar-plus-storage systems, these developments highlight the state’s ongoing shift toward cleaner and more resilient energy sources. Here are some of the more prominent solar projects currently in development in Texas.
Samson Solar Energy Center 1300Mw – Invenergy
The Samson Solar Energy Center ranks among the largest solar power facilities in the United States. Located across Franklin, Lamar, and Red River counties in Texas, the project is being developed in five phases with individual capacities of 250 MW, 200 MW, 250 MW, 300 MW, and 310 MW.
The first phase has already been completed and is currently operational. In September 2024, Monarch Private Capital, an investor, together with renewable energy company Invenergy, secured $170 million in tax equity funding to support the development of the second phase in Lamar County, Texas.
Once all phases are finished, the Samson Solar Energy Center is expected to reach a total generation capacity of 1.3 GW, positioning it as the largest solar development of its kind underway in the United States.
Sequoia Solar Project 815Mw – Enbridge
Near the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, Enbridge’s Sequoia Solar Project will bring 815 MW of solar online in phases through 2025–2026. This major utility-scale site has secured virtual power purchase agreements with major corporations like Toyota and AT&T, demonstrating how corporate demand continues to drive solar investment.
In June 2025 Enbridge reached a significant milestone with the commissioning of the Orange Grove Solar project, its first solar installation in Texas. Situated in Jim Wells County, the solar farm covers 920 acres and generates 130 megawatts of clean energy using 300,000 solar panels.
Project Pepper 120Mw – OCI Energy & Sabanci Renewables
In McLennan County, Project Pepper is set to add 120 megawatts of clean solar energy to the grid. Initially developed by OCI Energy — which handled site acquisition, permits, early studies, and securing grid access — the project has now been acquired by Sabanci Renewables. Sabanci will oversee financing, construction, ownership, and ongoing operations. The solar facility is expected to be up and running by the third quarter of 2027.
Gaia 143Mw & Midpoint 97.5Mw – Sunraycer Renewables
Sunraycer Renewables is developing these two solar-plus-storage sites to boost grid reliability:
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Gaia: 143 MW of solar capacity paired with 75 MW of battery storage.
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Midpoint: 97.5 MW of solar capacity with an additional 50 MW of storage.
Together, the two projects have secured $475 million in funding and aim to deliver flexible, reliable energy to help stabilize the Texas grid.
Meta has agreed to buy all the Environmental Attributes generated by Sunraycer’s Midpoint Solar project in Hill County, Texas, and the Gaia Solar project in Navarro County, Texas. These deals will help launch the first developments within Sunraycer’s planned 4 GWac portfolio of solar and battery storage sites.
Near Blum, Texas, the Midpoint Solar facility will add 127 MWdc / 97.5 MWac of clean energy to the ERCOT grid and is slated to start commercial operations before the end of this year. The Gaia Solar project, located close to Kerens, Texas, will contribute an additional 184 MWdc / 143 MWac to ERCOT, with operations expected to commence in the fourth quarter of 2025.
SunRoper & Additional Projects 260 Mw – OCI Energy & Arava Power
Renewable energy firm OCI Energy has partnered with Israeli solar company Arava Power through a joint venture to develop a 260 MW solar project called SunRoper in Texas.
Planned for Wharton County, about 96.5 km southwest of Houston, the SunRoper project will help expand clean energy generation in one of Texas’s highest-demand electricity markets. Covering 2,000 acres, the ground-mounted solar PV installation is scheduled to break ground later this year.
Stillhouse Solar project 210Mw – Matrix Renewables
The Stillhouse Solar project, located in Bell County, Texas, is a solar PV plant with a total nameplate capacity of 210MWac and includes a 15-year power purchase agreement with affiliates of Hyundai. Stillhouse. Scheduled commercial operation date is not yet determined.
Matrix Renewables, the TPG Rise-backed global renewable energy platform has secured financing for the project. Acadia Infrastructure sourced preferred equity and separately facilitated Microsoft’s purchase of environmental attribute certificates. In addition, MUFG, HSBC, ING and BBVA provided US $376 million debt financing.
Clear Fork project 600Mw – Enbridge Inc
Enbridge Inc. is developing the Clear Fork Solar Project, which will be built near San Antonio, Texas. Meta Platforms, Inc. has agreed to purchase all of the renewable energy produced by the 600 MW facility under a long-term agreement.
Construction of the Clear Fork project is already underway, with operations expected to begin in the summer of 2027. The project is projected to cost approximately $900 million.
Jones City energy center 700Mw – Lightsource BP
Lightsource bp’s 700 MW Jones City energy center is currently under construction in Jones County, Texas.
Lightsource is a company fully owned by BP a British multinational oil and gas company
Blevins Solar & Storage Project 270Mw – Geronimo Power
The Blevins Solar & Storage Project, situated in Falls County, Texas, combines 270 megawatts (MW) of solar capacity with 432 megawatt hours (MWh) of battery storage. Covering roughly 2,300 acres, the project will link to the power grid through a nearby substation. Construction work at the site commenced in late 2024, with completion expected by the end of 2025.
Cradle Solar 200Mw – Leeward Renewable Energy
Leeward Renewable Energy is constructing the 200-megawatt (MW) Cradle solar power plant in Brazoria County, Texas. The project spans around 1,600 acres of privately held land situated roughly 35 miles south of Houston. The facility will utilize thin-film solar panels supplied by First Solar and a PPA has been signed with Microsoft.
Ables Springs Solar + Storage Project 18MW – Enel North America
Construction on the Ables Springs Solar + Storage Project began in March 2024 in Kaufman County, Texas, led by Enel North America. The development will combine a 186 MW solar photovoltaic array with a 115 MW/169 MWh battery energy storage system, marking Enel’s 17th renewable energy venture in Texas. Once operational, Ables Springs is expected to produce 320 GWh of clean electricity annually—enough to power over 30,000 homes—while generating an estimated $60 million in lifetime tax revenue for schools and public services.
Texas Solar Boom Continues
Texas solar projects energy expansion is far from slowing down. Analysts expect the state to add over 100 GW of new solar capacity in the next decade, driven by massive data center demand, corporate sustainability goals, and the cost-effectiveness of solar generation. Tech giants like Meta and Google have signed major PPAs tied to many of these projects, ensuring strong financial backing.
Even with policy headwinds and uncertainty around federal incentives, the Lone Star State remains a powerhouse for solar development, with dozens of projects creating jobs, boosting local economies, and reducing carbon emissions.
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