Origis Energy – Weekly Recap

Origis Energy continued to consolidate its position as a leading U.S. utility-scale solar and storage developer this week, with developments that underscore both operational expansion and the build-out of a sizable contracted asset base. This weekly summary reviews the latest updates from the company’s Texas and Florida portfolios and their implications for future growth.

In West Texas, Origis is advancing a major renewable energy hub anchored around the Midland–Odessa region. The company recently signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Meta for the 303 MWdc (240 MWac) Greyhound A Solar project in West Odessa, scheduled to begin commercial operations by mid-2026. Greyhound A will supply clean energy to support Meta’s data center loads while adding capacity to the local grid, and forms part of a broader Origis complex where roughly 1 GW of solar capacity is already fully subscribed, with about half currently operational and the remainder expected online in 2026.

Supporting this growth, Origis announced a hiring event in Odessa, Texas, on January 29 to recruit solar technicians for its field operations team at the Rockhound Solar plant in the Midland–Odessa area. The event includes on-the-spot interviews and potential site visits, and applicants can also apply via email. This workforce expansion indicates ongoing investment in operational capabilities, focused on maintaining reliability, optimizing performance, and ensuring high availability across its West Texas assets.

Strategically, Origis is scaling the West Texas hub into a more than 2 GW integrated energy complex combining over 1 GW of additional solar and battery storage, with full operation targeted by 2029. The planned multi-phase build-out, representing approximately $2.5 billion in infrastructure investment, is expected to further diversify revenue through long-duration PPAs with investment-grade offtakers and deepen the company’s role in serving energy-intensive customers such as data centers.

In Florida, Origis, in partnership with the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA), has placed the Whistling Duck Solar Energy Center in Levy County into commercial operation. The facility, which entered service in December 2025, is the fourth project under the Florida Municipal Solar Project and completes its 300 MW Phase II expansion. Whistling Duck adds nearly 75 MWac of solar capacity for four municipal electric systems—Homestead, Key West, Lake Worth Beach, and Winter Park—under long-term arrangements, with Origis owning and operating the asset.

Collectively, the Florida municipal projects now deliver 300 MW of solar capacity to 13 communities, reinforcing Origis Energy’s track record on multi-phase public power initiatives and its build–own–operate model. Overall, the week reflects steady progress in expanding contracted capacity, enhancing operational staffing, and strengthening the company’s presence in both corporate and municipal solar markets.