Avantus Breaks Ground on 147 MW Solar Project in Texas

• Avantus (formerly 8minute) has broken ground on the 147 MWDC/110 MWAC Galloway 2 Solar Project in Concho County, Texas. The project will generate enough clean electricity to power 60,000 Texans and create over 250 peak construction jobs.

What Happened?

Avantus (formerly 8minute) recently celebrated the groundbreaking of the Galloway 2 Solar Project in Concho County, Texas. The project is expected to come online before the end of the year and will serve as a dedicated 147 MWDC/110 MWAC resource for Texas’ energy grid. It is estimated that the project will generate enough clean electricity to power 60,000 Texans. 

Why Does It Matter?

The Galloway 2 Solar Project will create over 250 peak construction jobs and generate more than $18 million in local property taxes, supporting essential local services like education, the county hospital, and public safety. More than half of this funding will directly benefit the Paint Rock School District, which is located less than five miles from the project. Additionally, the majority of the project’s energy is committed to BASF Corporation, who is purchasing renewables to offset the energy demand at its Freeport, Texas site. 

What's Next?

Avantus is committed to helping Texas reach its potential by bringing in more projects like Galloway 2 to provide low-cost, reliable energy, high-quality jobs, and incredible benefits to local communities like Paint Rock and Concho County. Initial work began at the site in the summer of 2022 and is currently at peak construction. The project is owned by Allianz Capital Partners, with Avantus maintaining a minority stake in the project. RES is providing the engineering, procurement, and construction services.