Photo by Bobby LongoriaThe Webberville Solar Farm, located about 20 miles east of Austin, will generate 30 megawatts of power, enough energy to power about 5,000 homes annually.
On Friday, Jan. 6, Austin Energy flips the "on" switch on the Webberville Solar Farm, located approximately 20 miles east of Austin. The solar farm is a component of the City of Austin's effort to derive 35 percent of its energy from renewable resources by 2020.
Austin Energy will purchase all of the power—30 megawatts a year, or enough to power approximately 5,000 homes annually—produced by the 380-acre facility. As the solar farm's only client, Austin Energy will pay $10 million a year for 25 years.
According to the city, the solar farm is one of the largest in the United States and will "serve as a model for other utilities across the country."
Gemini Solar Development Co. is the farm's owner and operator.
