Vesper Energy’s Hornet Solar Project set to provide stronger economy in Swisher County

SWISHER COUNTY, Texas (KFDA) - Earlier this year, Vesper Energy closed a $590 million deal for the Hornet Solar Project in Swisher County.

The 600-megawatt solar project will consist of 1.3 million panels and have the capacity to power over 160,000 Texas homes annually.

“There’s multiple benefits for the county and for really the whole Panhandle, one of them being the jobs, providing about 500 construction jobs in the area,” said Zach Wald, director of project management, Vesper Energy.

The project is projected to contribute more than $100 million in new tax revenue to Swisher County without raising taxes, shaping Texas’ energy landscape for generations to come.

“During the life of the project, we will actually payout over $108 million to various local jurisdictions such as school districts and hospitals, so there’s a direct financial impact,” said Wald.

Construction for the project started last fall and is set to be up and running as soon as January of next year.