US-based developer Sol Systems has selected SOLV Energy as engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor for a 209 MW dc solar project near Uvalde, Texas. The facility is expected to enter operation in 2026 and generate enough electricity to power approximately 57,935 local homes annually. Meanwhile, the contract is projected to create around 300 peak-construction jobs, offering a substantial boost to the local labour market.
The Uvalde initiative marks the second collaboration between Sol Systems and SOLV Energy, following a 342 MWdc project in Illinois. With more than 7 GW of projects across 38 states already under development, Sol Systems is accelerating its build-out of utility-scale solar infrastructure nationwide.
The project joins a growing list of solar projects in development in Texas which has the second largest concentration of solar projects in the USA.
Project Factsheet
Developer: Sol Systems (US)
EPC Contractor: SOLV Energy
Location: Uvalde County, Texas, USA
Capacity: 209 MW dc (solar — utility-scale)
Target in-service: 2026
Estimated construction-jobs peak: ~300
Annual homes served: ~57,935
Significance of the Project
From a construction-industry perspective, this project signals robust demand for large-scale civil and electrical works. Contractors will engage in major scopes such as grading, piling, panel installation, tracker systems, inverters, cabling and high-voltage substation delivery. Moreover, the Texas location means contractors must plan for heat-resilience, heavy-duty foundations, and logistics suitable for remote rural deployment. Furthermore, the job count signals local workforce mobilisation and supply-chain activation: fabrication yards, equipment delivery, and construction crews will be required for many months.
The EPC phase also means procurement of structural steel, grounding systems, lay-down yards, access roads, and potentially prefabricated components. These all offer opportunities for regional contractors. A similar example is the signing of the EPC contract for the 553 MW Cold Creek Solar and Storage Project in Texas, which highlights the growing scale and sophistication of renewable-energy construction across the U.S.
Additionally, for firms outside the U.S., this project provides a template. It shows how standardized solar-farm build models, rural site logistics, and large-volume installation practices can be adapted in African or Asian markets. A similar trend is reflected in Florida’s largest floating solar project led by D3Energy, which demonstrates how innovative renewable infrastructure can diversify opportunities for contractors beyond traditional ground-mounted systems. Ultimately, the Uvalde solar-farm contract underlines a transition in energy infrastructure: renewable-energy construction is becoming a major pipeline for civil- and electrical-infrastructure firms rather than only traditional power-plant work.