Photo: Avantus Avantus and Toyota Tsusho America have completed construction of a 159 MWdc solar project in Texas, adding another large-scale clean energy asset to the state’s fast-growing solar fleet. The Norton Solar Project, in Runnels County southwest of Fort Worth, reached “substantial completion” in October 2025 and is now operational. The project’s full output is tied to a long-term virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) between Toyota Tsusho America and Toyota Motor North America. The VPPA means Toyota Motor North America will be able to match its electricity use with the output from the Norton solar plant, supporting its broader clean energy goals. Corporate buyers like Toyota have increasingly turned to VPPAs to secure renewable energy without directly owning generation assets. Toyota Tsusho America, the Toyota Group’s trading and project development arm that structures energy deals, partnered with Avantus to lock in clean power for Toyota Motor North America. Advertisement - scroll for more content The Norton project created nearly 250 jobs at peak construction and is expected to continue delivering economic benefits to Runnels County over its lifetime. Avantus led development and project delivery, while renewable energy company RES handled engineering, procurement, and construction. Norton is one piece of Avantus’s broader buildout across the western US. The company, which develops, owns, and operates utility-scale clean energy projects, says it has around 24 gigawatts of solar and 75 gigawatt-hours of energy storage in its portfolio across California and the Desert Southwest. Read more: Google secures 1 GW solar deal as Texas data‑center load surges If you’ve ever considered going solar, make it easy by finding a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing by checking out EnergySage. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use, and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them. Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online, and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here. Stay up to date with the latest content by subscribing to Electrek on Google News. You’re reading Electrek— experts who break news about Tesla, electric vehicles, and green energy, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow Electrek on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out our YouTube channel for the latest reviews.
