Azalea Springs Solar Park
Wednesday 7, July 2021
Installed capacity of 180-megawatts
Project overview
Azalea Springs Solar Park is located in the northwest corner of Angelina County, Texas, about 10 miles northwest of Lufkin and 17 miles southwest of Nacogdoches. The solar park is sited on land that was primarily used as a timber site. Azalea Springs Solar Park is commencing construction activities and intends to reach full operations in 2025.
We are hiring solar technicians
The solar industry employs more than 261,000 Americans across the U.S. and our Azalea Solar Park is hiring solar technicians in Lufkin, Texas to work with us as a we build a better tomorrow for all.
Economic benefits
Azalea Springs Solar Park yields significantly in the form of payments to landowners, local spending, and annual community investment. Azalea Springs Solar Park is also compatible with other land uses and provides a stable form of income to local landowners.
Millions of dollars
Capital investment
Approx. $42+ million
Paid to local governments
Millions of dollars
Paid to landowners
Millions of dollars
Spent locally
Job creation
Approximately 300 construction jobs and three or more permanent jobs would be created
Renewable energy benefits in Texas
Through collaboration with local businesses, landowners, and communities, EDPR NA provides clean energy to Texas and strengthens local economies where its projects operate.
Renewable energy technology
Energy security
Energy security
Azalea Springs Solar Park would contribute to the national energy security for the state of Texas and the U.S., helping diversify domestic supply.
Solar as a neighbor
Solar as a neighbor
Solar projects are essentially silent neighbors designed to capture light while not producing glare.
Solar panel technology
Solar panel technology
Solar panels contain no liquids or materials that would pose a risk to the environment or human health.
228 million gallons of water saved each year
Azalea Springs would save 228 million gallons of water each year and prevents the air pollution that causes smog and acid rain.
Contact us
EDP Renewables North America
Corporate Headquarters
1501 McKinney Street, Suite 1300
Houston, TX 77010
713.265.0350
AzaleaSprings@edpr.com
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