Vesper Energy broke ground on Nazareth Solar, a 201-MW solar project on roughly 1,000 acres of private land in Swisher County, Texas. The project is expected to be commercially operational by fall 2027 and will generate enough electricity to power more than 53,000 Texas homes annually.
From left to right: Juan Suarez, co-CEO, Mark Rostafin, co-CEO, Chad Richwine, Chief Legal Officer, Monica Opderbeck, CCO. Credit: Nazareth Solar
Nazareth Solar is expected to generate $34 million in tax revenue for Swisher County, supporting schools, roads, emergency services and county operations. The project is also expected to create more than 200 construction jobs.
“Breaking ground on Nazareth Solar is another milestone for Vesper Energy,” said Juan Suarez, co-CEO of Vesper Energy. “We have a proven track record in this community, a team that knows how to deliver at this scale and capital partners who have invested in us and in energy for Texas’ growing electricity demand. Nazareth Solar is the next step in that commitment.”
The project team will remain engaged with Swisher County through construction and operations, hiring from its local workforce. Vesper Energy completed the 600-MW Hornet Solar project in Swisher County in April 2025. As Nazareth Solar advances toward its commercial operation date, it will join Vesper’s operating solar portfolio in Texas.
“Nazareth Solar represents a significant investment in our community and our future. During construction, the project will create hundreds of jobs and generate economic activity that will benefit local businesses throughout the region,“ said Ja’Nell Wafer, director of the Tulia Chamber of Commerce. “We are also grateful for Hornet Solar’s commitment to giving back through community investments and partnerships that support local organizations, businesses, and our economy.”
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