Texas-based Copperhead Solar and Storage Project begins providing energy to National Grid Renewables
National Grid Renewables recently began operations at the newly constructed Copperhead Solar and Storage Project last week, bringing 150 MW of solar energy and 100 MW hours of extra storage into its Texas portfolio.
“We continue to grow our renewable energy portfolio within the state of Texas and persist in our dedication to contributing positively to the economic well-being of the communities in which we operate,” Blake Nixon, president of National Grid Renewables, said. “Copperhead signifies this commitment, and we look forward to continuing to be good neighbors and partners with the Lonestar state and its residents.”
Work began on the 1,600-acre site in 2022, and now that it’s online, it should provide extra energy to the beleaguered Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) market, which has suffered a number of high-profile setbacks in recent years due to climate-induced weather issues coupled with high demands. According to National Grid Renewables, Copperhead should also provide around $25 million in direct economic impact for the region, including $12 million in new tax revenue over its first 25 years.
The company estimates that the project could offset as much as 250,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions annually—the equivalent of removing 55,000 cars from the road for a year.
