Leeward Renewable Vitality (LRE) has accomplished its 200 MW Morrow Lake Photo voltaic venture, situated in Frio County, Texas, and offering Microsoft Corp. with renewable power underneath a beforehand introduced long-term energy buy settlement.
Morrow Lake Photo voltaic is the primary of two photo voltaic services developed underneath the settlement with Microsoft and is LRE’s second venture in Frio County, situated throughout from its 200 MW Horizon Photo voltaic venture.
Morrow Lake Photo voltaic created over 300 jobs throughout peak building, with 112 being native hires. The venture makes use of First Photo voltaic ultra-low carbon, thin-film photovoltaic photo voltaic modules.
Morrow Lake Photo voltaic utilized strong practices that promote soil well being, protect native plant species, and improve biodiversity, together with the introduction of sheep grazing for vegetation management. The venture additionally has supported numerous neighborhood applications, together with instructional initiatives, and contributions to native occasions resembling toy drives and vacation celebrations.
LRE acquired the Morrow Lake Photo voltaic Mission in 2023 from Pink River, a three way partnership of SunChase and Eolian, which initiated the event of the Morrow Lake Photo voltaic Mission in 2017.
