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Bechtel to Build Major Solar and Storage Project in Texas
November 5, 2025
Bechtel to Build Major Solar and Storage Project in Texas
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Cold Creek facility will generate 430 MW of clean energy for the Texas grid
Bechtel, a global leader in engineering, construction, and project management, has been selected by Doral Renewables to design and build the Cold Creek Solar+Storage project in Schleicher and Tom Green counties, Texas.
The facility is expected to generate approximately 430 megawatts (MW) of clean energy using more than 850,000 solar modules. The Cold Creek project will also feature a 340 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery energy storage system to capture and store excess energy generated during the day and deliver it to the Texas electricity grid when consumer demand peaks.
"The Cold Creek project highlights the power of an all-of-the-above energy strategy," said Scott Austin, Bechtel General Manager of Renewables & Clean Power. "Texas continues to lead the nation in blending traditional and renewable resources to strengthen its grid. By combining 430 MW of solar generation with 340 MWh of storage, Cold Creek will make the Texas grid stronger and more reliable for years to come. We are proud to bring Bechtel's experience to this important project and support Doral Renewables' mission to deliver reliable, homegrown power to Texas."
"The Cold Creek project is a major milestone for our company's growth,"said Jason Van Deusen, Doral Renewables VP of Project Management."We are thrilled to extend our partnership with Bechtel. The strong relationship forged between the two organizations through collaboration, transparency, and shared values of community engagement, local workforce participation, safety, quality, and environmental stewardship has set the stage for continued success. We are excited to continue this momentum as we embark on another significant project and contribute to the vision of a diverse energy portfolio and resilient grid in America."
Key highlights of the project include:
- Bechtel will provide engineering, procurement, and construction services for the solar and storage facilities across the two counties, which will deliver power to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas grid.
- At peak construction, the Cold Creek project is expected to create more than 500 jobs, offering training opportunities and stimulating economic activity that will benefit the regional economy and surrounding communities.
- Engineering is already underway, with commercial operations expected to begin in 2028.
Bechtel is building three key phases of the Mammoth Solar program in Indiana for Doral Renewables.
Cold Creek is Bechtel's second project with Doral Renewables and its fifth utility-scale solar facility in Texas. Across the United States, Bechtel has a robust and growing renewables portfolio at various stages of development and delivery. Scaling to meet demand, Bechtel employs a first-of-its-kind digital hub that enables 100% digital delivery. The platform integrates field data into interactive, map-based visualizations, helping Bechtel build clean energy projects faster and more reliably.
Learn more about how Bechtel is advancing renewable energy infrastructure at Bechtel.com.
About Doral Renewables LLC
Doral Renewables is a Philadelphia-based developer, owner, and operator of renewable energy assets throughout the United States. Our solar and storage development portfolio comprises nearly 18 GW, which includes 400 MW currently in operation and 950 MW under construction. Doral Renewables operates in 21 states and across seven electricity markets. With a strong focus on community engagement, we aim to integrate agrivoltaics practices throughout our pipeline, creating additional opportunities for farming communities. We have secured nearly $3 billion in long-term wholesale power purchase agreements with U.S. customers. Our team of global partners includes the Doral Group (TASE: DORL), Migdal Group (TASE: MGDL), Clean Air Generation, APG, and Apollo Funds. Learn more at doral-llc.com.
About Bechtel
Bechtel is a trusted engineering, construction and project management partner to industry and government. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Bechtel serves the Energy; Infrastructure; Manufacturing & Technology; Mining & Metals; and Nuclear, Security & Environmental markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. https://www.bechtel.com
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