Ferrovial, a global infrastructure group based in Spain, announced the development of a 250 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic plant in Milam County, Texas, for an estimated investment of $355mn. The project includes the construction, operation, and maintenance of the facility by the company. According to Ferrovial, the plant aims to strengthen the reliability of the Texas power grid amid rising demand.
An investment structured around regional growth
Ferrovial Energy Chief Executive Officer María José Esteruelas said the initiative illustrated the direct impact of infrastructure investment on local communities. The company expects to generate around 300 jobs during the construction phase, which is set to begin in the coming months. The facility is scheduled to come online in 2027 and produce approximately 450 gigawatt hours (GWh) annually, equivalent to the electricity consumption of 43,000 households.
Ferrovial noted that the project will complement its other energy investments in Texas, where the company is already expanding its solar portfolio. Its existing assets include a 257 MWdc facility in Leon County, as well as a 72 MW installation in the Houston area, built for producer X-Elio and nearing commissioning.
Strengthening Ferrovial’s presence in the United States
This initiative confirms the group’s strategy of increasing its capacity in the renewable energy sector in the United States, one of the most dynamic markets for solar power generation. The Milam County project represents a further step in Ferrovial’s positioning in the US market, where growing energy consumption, driven particularly by data centres, is intensifying the need for large-scale investment.
The company stated that these projects not only add generation capacity but also bring local economic benefits through employment and associated services. The Milam County project is part of this broader development of infrastructure designed to meet the region’s growing needs.
