By Michelle Froese | August 15, 2019 E.ON announced its largest single-phase project to date, the 440-MW onshore wind farm, Big Raymond. The development is located in Willacy, Cameron and Hidalgo counties. The project benefits from a 12-year power purchase agreement with Austin Energy for 200 MW. Big Raymond wind project is E.ON’s Largest single-phase wind farm in its portfolio. “We’re thrilled to partner with another renewable energy leader in Texas in Austin Energy, especially with one of our main U.S. offices based in the city,” said Silvis Ortin, COO North America. “E.ON and Austin Energy both have a long track record of investing in renewables in Texas, and we look forward to that continued growth in the state.” Big Raymond Windfarm represents an investment of more than $500,000,000 in the South Texas region. “We’re excited our largest windfarm in South Texas will move forward this year,” said Paul Bowman, Executive Vice President of Development North America Onshore. “We are proud to be furthering our investment in South Texas and appreciate the community support we’ve received on our previous projects in the area. Our commitment to the Valley is second to none and we look forward to being neighbors for many years.” “E.ON has proven to be a good business partner for our community,” said Willacy County Judge Aurelio Guerra. “We are looking forward to continue to work with them and press the objective of converting to wind for alternative energy in general.” E.ON recently announced two other South Texas onshore wind farms, Peyton Creek and Cranell, are under construction with a combined total of more than 370 MW and both of which are expected to come online by the end of 2019. E.ON has developed, built, and operates more than 3,800 MW of solar, wind and energy storage projects across the U.S., with more on the way.
EON is to build a 440 MW onshore wind farm in the Willacy , Cameron and Hidalgo counties of South Texas . The $ 500 MW facility , called Big Raymond , will be the company 's largest single - turbine project to date and will supply local utility , Austin energy , via a 12-year 200 MW power generation agreement . EON previously announced two South Texas onshore wind projects , Peyton Creek and Cranell , with a combined capacity of over 370 MW and due to go online during 2019 .