Inside BP’s Peacock Solar Project Powering a Cleaner Texas!

Bp has initiated construction on the 187MWdc Peacock Solar project in San Patricio County, Texas.

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Dave Lawler emphasized the project's role in transitioning to lower carbon energy and benefiting local communities.

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The project is anticipated to mitigate over 256,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually.

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Approximately 300 jobs will be created during construction, contributing over $25 million in tax revenue over 25 years.

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The electricity generated will be sold to Gulf Coast Growth Ventures (GCGV), a joint venture between ExxonMobil and SABIC.

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Paul Fritsch highlighted the role of solar-generated electricity in reducing emissions for a net-zero future.

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The project will host agricultural and biodiversity activities, including agrivoltaics.

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Lightsource bp is developing the project, with contributions from PCL Construction, First Solar, and GameChange Solar.

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The Peacock Solar project is part of bp’s ambition to build 50 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2030.

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