Black & Veatch Completes Mitsui’s First U.S. Utility-Scale Solar Project in Texas
Event summary
- Black & Veatch completed the 150 MWdc (110 MWac) Three W Solar project for Mitsui, marking Mitsui’s first U.S. utility-scale solar facility.
- The project, located near Hillsboro, Texas, spans 875 acres and can power up to 45,000 homes.
- ERCOT approval was secured, allowing the facility to connect to the Texas power grid and transition to Mitsui’s operations and maintenance team.
- Black & Veatch served as the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor for the project.
The big picture
The completion of Three W Solar underscores the growing importance of energy diversification as organizations adapt to evolving power needs. This project strengthens Black & Veatch’s position in the renewable energy sector and highlights Mitsui’s commitment to expanding its renewable energy portfolio in the U.S. As utilities and energy developers increasingly pursue lower-carbon generation resources, utility-scale solar projects play a critical role in supporting grid reliability and energy diversification.
What we're watching
- Strategic Expansion
- How Mitsui’s entry into the U.S. utility-scale solar market will influence its broader renewable energy strategy.
- Grid Reliability
- The impact of utility-scale solar projects like Three W Solar on Texas’ power grid resilience.
- EPC Demand
- The pace at which Black & Veatch can secure additional large-scale renewable energy projects.
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