Enel North America has officially launched its Estonian Solar hybrid facility in Delta County, Texas, combining a 202MW photovoltaic solar plant with a 104MW battery energy storage system (BESS). The new plant is expected to generate approximately 499GWh of clean electricity annually, enough to power over 46,000 U.S. households.
The Estonian Solar project is supported by power purchase agreements (PPAs) with BXP, the largest publicly traded developer of workplace properties in the U.S., and luxury fashion group Capri Holdings, parent company of Versace, Jimmy Choo, and Michael Kors.
Stephen Pike, Head of Enel Green Power North America, emphasized the project's role in meeting growing demand for clean and flexible energy. “With this new project, Enel continues to deliver new clean power and flexible storage to meet rising demand,” Pike said. “Enel's renewable energy projects create real value for commercial and industrial companies on their journey to decarbonisation.”
BXP has committed to purchasing a 21MW portion of the Estonian Solar output through a PPA, while Capri Holdings is also contributing to the plant's energy supply. Ben Myers, Senior Vice President of Sustainability at BXP, noted, “The Estonian commercial operation milestone marks a significant moment in BXP's renewable energy journey. Through our partnership with Enel, we are supporting the acceleration of the energy transition by adding additional, large-scale clean power capacity.”
Construction of the Estonian Solar plant involved the creation of about 400 temporary jobs and several permanent positions for operations and maintenance. Over its operational lifespan, the hybrid plant is expected to generate more than $23 million in local tax revenue, benefiting schools and public services in the region.
