Bechtel, an engineering, construction and project management firm, announced on Nov. 5, 2025, that it was selected by Doral Renewables to design and build the Cold Creek Solar+Storage project in Schleicher and Tom Green counties, Texas.
The facility is expected to generate approximately 430 megawatts (MW) of clean energy using more than 850,000 solar modules. The Cold Creek project also will feature a 340 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery energy storage system to capture and store excess energy generated during the day and deliver it to the Texas electricity grid when consumer demand peaks.
"The Cold Creek project highlights the power of an all-of-the-above energy strategy," said Scott Austin, Bechtel general manager of renewables and clean power. "Texas continues to lead the nation in blending traditional and renewable resources to strengthen its grid. By combining 430 MW of solar generation with 340 MWh of storage, Cold Creek will make the Texas grid stronger and more reliable for years to come. We are proud to bring Bechtel's experience to this important project and support Doral Renewables' mission to deliver reliable, homegrown power to Texas."
Key highlights of the project include:
• Bechtel will provide engineering, procurement and construction services for the solar and storage facilities across the two counties, which will deliver power to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas grid.
• At peak construction, the Cold Creek project is expected to create more than 500 jobs, offering training opportunities and stimulating economic activity that will benefit the regional economy and surrounding communities.
• Engineering is already under way, with commercial operations expected to begin in 2028.
Doral Renewables, a utility-scale solar and battery storage independent power producer, announced on Oct. 6, 2025, that it executed a power purchase agreement with a corporate buyer for the Cold Creek Solar Project. The agreement covers 75 percent of the facility's energy output and 100 percent of the associated Renewable Energy Credits.
This transaction increases the company's contracted energy generation to more than 1.6 GW in total. The Cold Creek Solar project is expected to deliver over 1 million MWh annually.
"The Cold Creek project is a major milestone for our company's growth," said Jason Van Deusen, Doral Renewables vice president of project management. "We are thrilled to extend our partnership with Bechtel. The strong relationship forged between the two organizations through collaboration, transparency and shared values of community engagement, local workforce participation, safety, quality and environmental stewardship has set the stage for continued success. We are excited to continue this momentum as we embark on another significant project and contribute to the vision of a diverse energy portfolio and resilient grid in America."
