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Avantus Brings 159‑MW Norton Solar Project Online in Texas

Toyota Motor North America will match its electricity use through a long‑term virtual power purchase deal that covers the plant’s full output.

Overview

  • The Norton Solar Project totals 159 MWdc and 125 MWac in Runnels County, southwest of Fort Worth, and is now operational.
  • Toyota Tsusho America structured the VPPA that allocates 100% of the facility’s generation to Toyota Motor North America.
  • Avantus led development and delivery, with RES serving as the engineering, procurement, and construction contractor.
  • Construction began in August 2024, the project reached substantial completion in October 2025, and operations commenced in March 2026.
  • The build created nearly 250 peak construction jobs, and Avantus reports a broader pipeline of about 24 GWdc of solar and 75 GWh of storage across the western U.S.