Vesper Energy Launches 600-MW Solar Project in Texas
Darrell Proctor | Source: Power | Posted 04/12/2025

A Texas-based solar energy developer has inaugurated a utility-scale project in that state. Vesper Energy said the 600-MW Hornet Solar installation, which features some 1.36 million modules and covers more than six square miles in Swisher County, is now fully operational.
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Vesper Energy has officially launched its 600-MW Hornet Solar project in Swisher County, Texas, marking a significant milestone in utility-scale solar energy development. The project, which includes approximately 1.36 million solar modules and spans over six square miles, was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 10. Co-CEO Juan Suarez emphasized the project's role in providing reliable, domestically generated electricity, making energy more affordable, and enhancing the nation's energy security.
Construction of the Hornet Solar project began in the latter half of 2023, with Vesper securing $590 million in financing by January 2024. The project is expected to generate over $100 million in new tax revenue for Swisher County, alongside substantial investments in local schools, infrastructure, and healthcare. Additionally, it created more than 300 jobs during its construction phase, showcasing the economic benefits of large-scale renewable energy projects.
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