Reliable Energy and Economic Growth for Swisher County

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Location
Swisher County, Texas
Current Status
Operational since April 2025.
Project Size
600-megawatt utility-scale solar project spanning approximately 3,900 acres, delivering American-made, reliable energy to the Texas grid.

By the numbers

New tax revenue generated for Swisher County over the life of the project without raising taxes for residents.

Construction jobs at peak build, with workers supporting the local economy by spending at businesses, restaurants, and service providers.

Years of ongoing operation that delivers reliable energy to the state.

What Hornet Solar Means for Swisher County

Hornet Solar is a 600 MW utility-scale solar project developed by Vesper Energy in Swisher County, Texas. Operational since April 2025, the project generates enough electricity to power approximately 160,000 homes annually while delivering significant economic benefits to local residents, schools, and county services.

  • Local Tax Revenue: More than $68 million in projected tax revenue over the life of the project supporting Tulia Independent School District, Swisher County, and Swisher Memorial Hospital District.
  • Reliable Texas Energy: 600 MW of American-made solar energy meeting growing electricity demand across Texas.
  • Employment Opportunities: More than 300 construction jobs during peak construction, plus ongoing operations and agrivoltaic roles.
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What Hornet Solar Means for Swisher County

Hornet Solar is a utility-scale solar project developed by Vesper Energy in Swisher County. Spanning approximately 3,900 acres, it is one of the largest single-phase solar projects in the United States and uses more than 1.36 million solar panels, generating enough electricity to power approximately 160,000 homes annually.

Local Tax Revenue

New tax revenue for Swisher County schools, emergency services, hospitals, and public infrastructure.

Affordable energy prices

Electricity generated in Texas, for Texas, feeding directly into the grid to meet the state’s growing energy needs.

Employment Opportunities

Construction jobs for local and regional workers during the build phase and full-time, skilled operations positions throughout the life of the project.

Project Timeline

Hornet Solar is currently operational, providing reliable, affordable energy to Texas. The phases of development were:

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Phase 1 Complete

Planning & Studies

Local & State Review

Phase 2 Complete

Local & State Review

Continued coordination with agencies and local leaders.

Phase 3 Complete

Construction

Short-term local job opportunities and onsite activity.

Phase 4 Current Phase

Operations

40+ years of safe, low-impact clean energy production.

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Project Location

The project is located on private land in Swisher County, Texas.

Your Questions Matter

We know that a new project raises real questions about land use, traffic during construction, and what happens decades from now when the project ends. We’re here to answer those questions honestly. Our team is available to meet with residents, attend community events, and respond directly to concerns. The FAQ below covers the questions we hear most often. If yours isn’t there, please ask us directly by Submitting a Question.

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Hornet Solar is a 600 MW utility-scale solar project developed by Vesper Energy in Swisher County, Texas. Spanning approximately 3,900 acres, it is one of the largest single-phase solar projects in the United States.

All equipment will be removed under a decommissioning and reclamation plan that is backed by a financial bond, and the land can be returned to its original use.

As Texas experiences unprecedented energy demand from population growth, data centers, and energy-intensive technologies, utility-scale projects like Hornet provide essential generating capacity. The project demonstrates that solar can deliver both energy and significant community benefits simultaneously.

Vesper Energy is always available to answer your questions. Please contact us directly at info@hornetsolartx.com at any time. Our community affairs team responds to all questions from Swisher County residents. We know that staying available and transparent is how trust gets built.

Over the life of the project, Hornet Solar is expected to contribute sustained tax revenue to Tulia Independent School District, Swisher County, and Swisher Memorial Hospital District—critical funding that directly supports classrooms, teachers, emergency services, road maintenance, and patient care.

Hornet Solar supplies 600 MW of American-made solar energy into the Texas power grid, improving grid reliability and support electricity needs as Texas demand continues to grow.

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