US-based Origis Energy has announced that the 500MW-direct current (MWdc) three-phased Swift Air Solar complex in Texas, US, is fully commissioned and operational.
The three solar power facilities will provide support to oil and gas company Occidental's operations in West Texas, including the STRATOS Direct Air Capture facility.
The entire project represents an investment exceeding $650m in Ector County and the broader West Texas region.
Oxy Low Carbon Ventures vice-president Joe Lavoy said: “New power facilities are essential to unlock the full potential of the Permian Basin’s resources.
“Collaborating with Origis Energy to secure power from these new purpose-built solar facilities further positions us to help meet growing energy needs, while also serving to help advance large scale Direct Air Capture technology.”
Oxy Low Carbon Ventures is a subsidiary of Occidental.
Origis Energy CEO Vikas Anand said: “We are proud of our partnership with Occidental, an industry leader with unparalleled technical depth and a long track-record of innovation. Oxy’s STRATOS facility is a leading example of infrastructure that America needs to secure its energy ambitions for the 21st century.
“And, the Swift Air 500MWdc facilities are an example of Origis Energy’s strengths of expertise, innovation and reliable execution.”
Origis Energy obtained a $415m financing package last year to support the Swift Air Solar project. This funding helped the company in terms of construction costs, term debt and tax equity financing.
Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking acted as the sole coordinating lead arranger, hedging bank, green loan coordinator, LC issuer, and administrative agent for the construction and term debt financing, totalling $290m. Advantage Capital offered $125m in the form of tax equity for the solar and battery energy storage system project.
Origis Energy managed the planning, development and construction of the Swift Air Solar installations, executing the project in three phases. Primoris Renewable Energy was engaged to provide construction services.
Array Technologies supplied solar tracking systems and solutions, while Boviet delivered the photovoltaic modules for the project.
The final phase of the Swift Air Solar complex was completed in late 2025. The project uses Sungrow’s inverters.
