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This Taiyo project page references PV Magazine USA along with the original URL (https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2025/08/19/third-pillar-floats-500-mw-of-utility-scale-floating-solar-in-texas/). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Third Pillar 500 MW Utility-Scale Floating Solar Project in Texas

Q: What is the latest status of the project “Third Pillar 500 MW Utility-Scale Floating Solar Project in Texas”?

The status recorded for “Third Pillar 500 MW Utility-Scale Floating Solar Project in Texas” is planned.

Q: What is the budget and commercial profile for the project “Third Pillar 500 MW Utility-Scale Floating Solar Project in Texas”?

Taiyo normalizes the budget of “Third Pillar 500 MW Utility-Scale Floating Solar Project in Texas” to USD 700000000.

Sector: Solar • Location: Texas, United States

Source: PV Magazine USA

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Third Pillar Solar has exclusive access to develop up to 500 MW of floating solar installations on water reservoirs in Texas. The projects are planned to be constructed and operational by the end of the decade, potentially resulting in up to $700 million in investment. The floating solar installations aim to generate clean energy, conserve land and water, and improve efficiency due to the cooling

Status: Prospective
Sector: Solar, Water Supply and Storage, Power Transmission, Power Generation (CCGT)
Location: Texas, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: PV Magazine USA

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The project “Third Pillar 500 MW Utility-Scale Floating Solar Project in Texas” is an infrastructure initiative in the Solar sector, located in Texas, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from PV Magazine USA.

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Original status	planned
Taiyo status	Prospective
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	Third Pillar Solar has exclusive access to develop up to 500 MW of floating solar installations on water reservoirs in Texas. The projects are planned to be constructed and operational by the end of the decade, potentially resulting in up to $700 million in investment. The floating solar installations aim to generate clean energy, conserve land and water, and improve efficiency due to the cooling effect of water.
Original sector	Energy
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Country	United States of America (USA)
State	Texas

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Record type	Project
Sector	Solar, Water Supply and Storage, Power Transmission, Power Generation (CCGT)
Article published date	2025-09-16

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