Renewables
Cutlass II Project

SOLAR

Cutlass II Project

Fort Bend County, TX
date_range

FNTP January 2023

COD Mid-April 2024

Capacity

272 MWDC

218 MWAC

Contract Details
Site Control 30 years plus two 5-year extension options
QSE Tenaska
Permitting Complete
Modules JA Solar (Bifacial)
EPC Bechtel
Inverters Power Electronics
Trackers Array Technologies
Project Milestone Targets
Milestone Target Date
Site Control Completed
Interconnection Agreement Executed Q1 2021
PPA Executed January 2023
Final Notice to Proceed Executed January 2023
Commercial Operation Date Mid-April 2024

Community Impact

Sabancı Renewables Inc. recently acquired the 272 MW Cutlass II solar photovoltaic project in Houston, Texas (ERCOT). The project is under construction and expected to be completed by Q2 2024. The acquisition of Cutlass II is a significant step in Sabancı Renewables Inc.'s expansion into the US renewable energy market.

The project in Fort Bend County will power 80,000+ homes, create 300+ jobs during construction and ten permanent jobs in operation, and bring long-term economic benefits. Additionally, it will reduce air pollution,  greenhouse gas emissions and conserve water. Overall, the Cutlass II project is a positive development for the community, providing jobs, economic growth, and environmental advantages.

Phase I ESA

Cultural Resources Reporting

T&E Species Habitat Assessment

Wetlands Delineation

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