Third Pillar to probe potential for 500 MW of floating solar in Texas

Veselina Petrova | Source: RenewablesNow | Posted 08/20/2025

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US solar project developer Third Pillar Solar will assess the opportunity of installing up to 500 MW of photovoltaic (PV) arrays across water reservoirs owned by Diamond Infrastructure Solutions.

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Third Pillar Solar, a US solar project developer, is set to explore the installation of up to 500 MW of floating photovoltaic (PV) arrays on water reservoirs owned by Diamond Infrastructure Solutions in Texas. This partnership, touted as the first of its kind in North America, could lead to an investment exceeding USD 700 million. The initiative aims to utilize unused water surface areas for utility-scale floating solar plants, thereby minimizing land development and conserving approximately 15% of freshwater lost to evaporation.

If successful, the project could see the PV arrays operational by 2030, potentially becoming the largest floating solar installation in the Americas. Additionally, both companies plan to work together on enhancing local supply chain opportunities, with Diamond Infrastructure's CEO, Ed Noack, emphasizing the agreement as a significant advancement in infrastructure and sustainability that benefits industry, communities, and the environment.

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