Geronimo Power has begun operations at its 270MW Blevins Solar Project in Falls County, Texas, US, introducing a major renewable energy facility into the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) market.
The project will supply power through two previously signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Fujifilm and Bristol Myers Squibb, announced in November 2023.
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Under the agreements, Fujifilm will receive 125MW of solar power, while Bristol Myers Squibb will receive 145MW.
Bristol Myers Squibb environment & sustainability enablement executive director Briana Marvuglio said: “Blevins reflects how Bristol Myers Squibb is embedding sustainability into the core of our operations, not as a singular initiative, but as a strategic lever that strengthens resilience and advances performance.
“By investing in renewable energy at scale, we are redefining how environmental stewardship supports long-term business continuity and drives better outcomes for the patients we serve.”
Over the next two decades, the Blevins Solar Project is projected to produce an economic impact of approximately $33.8m, including an estimated $32.5m in tax revenue for Falls County, as well as school and emergency districts.
The development phase created approximately 400 construction jobs, with three to four full-time operational roles expected to be sustained over its lifespan.
On the environmental front, Blevins is expected to offset more than nine million tonnes (mt) of CO₂ emissions in its initial 20 years, equivalent to taking around 101,700 cars off the road annually.
The facility will produce enough energy to meet the annual electricity needs of around 88,900 homes.
Geronimo operations vice-president Gemma Smith said: “The Blevins project reflects Geronimo’s commitment to building energy infrastructure that delivers real value to communities.
“Working alongside partners such as Fujifilm and Bristol Myers Squibb, we are delivering dependable power and meaningful economic investment, while advancing our shared commitment to community-focused, responsibly built clean energy.”
Earlier this month, the company started commercial operations at its 117MW Dodson Creek Solar Project in Highland County, Ohio, US.
