Avantus and Toyota Tsusho America completed construction of the 159-MWDC/125-MWAC Norton Solar Project in Runnels County, Texas.
The Norton Solar Project in Runnels County, Texas. Credit: Avantus
“Avantus delivered on their promises throughout the construction of the Norton Solar Project,” said Akihiro Yoshida, VP of TAI Norton Solar. “Their collaborative work ethic and rigorous focus on safety, schedule and budget gave us confidence and comfort every step of the way. With the project now in operations, Avantus has helped us achieve concrete progress in advancing our sustainability goals.”
Avantus oversaw project completion, with RES providing EPC services. Construction on the Norton Solar Project started in August 2024.
“Our track record for executing large-scale projects like Norton safely, on time and on budget is the foundation of our reputation and our partners’ trust,” said Fausto Perez, executive VP of engineering and construction at Avantus. “Our team is proud to deliver certainty and reliability for project owners, enabling them to advance their sustainability goals and invest in clean energy with confidence.”
Norton created nearly 250 jobs at peak construction. Avantus has a pipeline of approximately 24 GWDC of solar and 75 GWh of energy storage under development across the western United States.
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