AES’ Armadillo solar project is a proposed 204 MW solar generation facility that will be located off US 287 about eight miles southeast of Corsicana in Navarro County, Texas. The Armadillo solar project will help diversify the state’s energy resources while delivering affordable and reliable energy to meet Texas’ rapidly growing electricity demand.
Project overview
204 MW solar generation capacity
Enough renewable energy to power 35,000 Texas homes annually
Navarro County, Texas
Project details
- To be located on 2,000 acres of privately-held land in Navarro County, Texas
- Electricity generated by the project will go to the ERCOT grid to serve Texas homes and businesses
- AES will be the long-term owner and operator of the facility
- At the end of the project's life, a decommissioning plan allows for the land to return to agricultural use or other uses consistent with land-use policies at the time
Expected project timeline
Economic and environmental benefits
We believe in being a good neighbor, ensuring responsible clean energy development that benefits both the environment and local communities without burdening existing infrastructure.
400,000 MWh Carbon-free electricity generated each year, improving air quality and reducing CO2 emissions
Will generate tens of millions of dollars in new tax revenue for local jurisdictions over the life of the project
200 jobs Expected to be created during peak construction
Clean energy benefits local communities
AES is committed to being a good neighbor by improving lives and creating new economic opportunities and benefits for local communities where we own and operate our projects. These benefits include:
- Long-term tax revenue to counties, towns and school districts
- Job creation during construction and operation
- Landowner income diversification, keeping land in the family
- Local economic stimulus during construction
- Affordable, reliable, locally produced renewable energy
- Improved air quality and reduced CO2 emissions
- Social impact funding to area community organizations and non-profits
- Non-permanent development and low-impact construction that ensures land can be sensitively restored to pre-project conditions at the end of the project’s life
The Armadillo solar project will provide a significant economic boost to the local communities over the life of the project. The project will generate tens of millions of dollars in new tax revenue that will support local infrastructure, services and schools, including Mildred Independent School District, Navarro County, Navarro College, and other local taxing entities. The project will also generate stable, long-term income for project landowners in the area.
Best practices in responsible and sustainable development
At AES, safety is our highest priority, and we’ve focused on improving lives for more than 40 years. As a leading innovator in energy solutions, sustainability is core to both our strategy and our culture. We are committed to responsible land use and incorporating sustainable best practices into the entire project lifecycle, contributing to building a domestic circular renewables economy and reducing foreign dependence.
Partnering with communities for the future of energy
At AES, we understand that our success as a company is only as strong as our partnerships with the communities where we operate. That’s why we partner with communities, customers, state agencies, higher education, elected officials, and other key stakeholders to see how we can best work together to support sustainable social and economic development.
Contact us
We want to hear from you! We appreciate your interest in AES' Armadillo solar project
Phone number: 833-225-7433
Email: TXstakeholderrelations@aes.com