Panamint Capital Begins Construction of $1.7 Billion Solar Project in Texas
US-based energy investment company Panamint Capital has started construction on a $1.7 billion solar photovoltaic (PV) project named Big Rooter Power at its Twin Oaks power station in Robertson County, Texas. The two-phase development is expected to generate over 800 jobs and contribute more than $66 million to the local economy during operations. The first phase, Big Rooter West, will deliver 491MWdc of capacity with commercial operation beginning in August 2028. Construction for the second phase, Big Rooter East (658MWdc), is set to begin in December 2026 and reach operational status by August 2029. The project includes solar panels from First Solar manufactured at US facilities and will utilize over 34,000 tons of domestically produced steel. Panamint Capital aims to transform the site into a modern energy and digital infrastructure hub with plans for additional power generation, transmission upgrades, battery storage, and data center capacity. The project is part of broader efforts to repurpose existing coal mining land while meeting rising electricity demand.
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