SCHLEICHER COUNTY, TX — Bechtel has been selected by Doral Renewables to design and build the Cold Creek Solar+Storage project in Schleicher and Tom Green counties, Texas.
The facility is expected to generate approximately 430 megawatts (MW) of clean energy using more than 850,000 solar modules. The Cold Creek project will also feature a 340 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery energy storage system to capture and store excess energy generated during the day and deliver it to the Texas electricity grid when consumer demand peaks.
“The Cold Creek project highlights the power of an all-of-the-above energy strategy,” said Scott Austin, Bechtel General Manager of Renewables & Clean Power. “Texas continues to lead the nation in blending traditional and renewable resources to strengthen its grid. By combining 430 MW of solar generation with 340 MWh of storage, Cold Creek will make the Texas grid stronger and more reliable for years to come."
“We are thrilled to extend our partnership with Bechtel," said Jason Van Deusen, Doral Renewables Vice President of Project Management. "The strong relationship forged between the two organizations through collaboration, transparency, and shared values of community engagement, local workforce participation, safety, quality, and environmental stewardship has set the stage for continued success."
Key highlights of the project include:
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- Bechtel will provide engineering, procurement, and construction services for the solar and storage facilities across the two counties, which will deliver power to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas grid.
- At peak construction, the Cold Creek project is expected to create more than 500 jobs, offering training opportunities and stimulating economic activity that will benefit the regional economy and surrounding communities.
- Engineering is already underway, with commercial operations expected to begin in 2028.
