Lightsource BP announced it has completed the 187 MW Peacock Solar Project, located in San Patricio County, Texas, which will provide power directly to Gulf Coast Growth Venture’s nearby manufacturing complex.
“The Peacock Solar Project adds to Lightsource BP’s operating fleet in Texas, reducing carbon emissions and diversifying the state’s energy mix to improve safety and reliability,” said Helen Brauner, LightSource BP USA Interim Chief Operating Officer. “By layering biodiversity and agrivoltaics initiatives, projects like Peacock provide a win-win for both the environment and local communities.”
Peacock is expected to generate more than 360,000 MWh of electricity annually to partially power GCGV, which produces materials used to produce clothing, food containers, packaging, agricultural film and building materials.
“This project is an example of our commitment to being a responsible site and an environmental steward,” said Paul Fritsch, president and site manager at GCGV. “By implementing innovative energy solutions, we ensure our site efficiently produces the Essential Products Society depends on.”
Peacock will be home to a range of agricultural and biodiversity activities including:
- Planting vegetation under and around the solar panels, including native plant species that are beneficial to pollinators and other wildlife.
- With the aim of improving habitat value, species composition, soil health and overall ecosystem functions on the solar farm.
- Sheep graze on the site to benefit the local rural economy and keep the farmland in production.
The project also supports US manufacturers, with solar panels from Arizona-based first solar and trackers from GameChange Solar in Connecticut.
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