Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) finalized its most recent solar project to supply renewable power to Microsoft. The 200-megawatt (MW) Morrow Lake Solar farm serving Frio County, Texas, has fully started operations. LRE maintains a long-term collaboration with Microsoft that provides the tech company continuous access to renewable energy resources.

The first two solar farms form part of the partnership between the companies. The Morrow Lake Solar facility operates in proximity to Horizon Sola,r which belongs to LRE. The combined effort of these projects works toward enhancing Texas’s capacity for renewable energy generation.

The development of Morrow Lake Solar Farm required extensive work from start to finish. The construction period reached its peak when more than 300 workers operated simultaneously at the site, and 112 of them came from the local region. First Solar provides advanced thin-film solar panels that serve as the key component for the project. The company maintains its position as an industry leader in solar technology. The efficient solar panels enable the conversion of sunlight to electricity while Microsoft advances its commitment to clean energy.

LRE dedicates itself to both power creation and protecting the land. The organization invested in additional measures to defend soil quality and maintain natural vegetation while enhancing diverse ecosystem presence. Sheep grazing serves as a distinctive approach in this project to manage vegetation growth. The land operation powered by these animals makes use of their natural capabilities to keep the land healthy without machinery involvement.

The Morrow Lake Solar facility generates positive changes by supporting the community beyond its role in sustainable power generation. LRE actively supports education programs then, contributes to local events, and organizes toy drives that also serve holiday celebrations. Through its community engagement, the company manifests dedication toward business activities and the people residing around its projects.

LRE Solar started operating Morrow Lake Solar after taking charge of the project. Red River initiated the project as a joint development by SunChase and Eolian. The project development activities began in 2017 before LRE purchased it in 2023 to finish the work.

Morrow Lake Solar has recently entered operation to drive Microsoft closer to achieving its renewable energy milestones. The clean energy leadership of Texas receives support from LRE as a clean energy pioneer. The decreasing carbon footprint goal of companies will continue driving similar development projects to create a sustainable future.