Houston area completes major renewable energy projects

As the nation’s leader in solar and wind power generation, it’s undeniable that Texas has become the epicenter of renewable energy. As the energy capital of the world, Houston has been at the forefront of the state’s success, regularly winning bids for major projects.

According to the Partnership’s Houston Facts report, the region’s renewable energy industry accounted for nearly 13,000 jobs in 2022. To support the growth of this sector and strengthen Houston’s leadership in the global energy transition, the Greater Houston Partnership is is actively working to attract renewable energy companies to the region, facilitating relocation and expansion projects. According to an analysis by the Partnership, the organization noted a 400% increase in the number of energy transition projects won between 2018 and 2023.

The partnership has recently helped secure several important projects for the region, including Renewable Parts, a wind turbine refurbishment and supply chain business. The company announced that it has chosen Humble for the location of its new parts recirculation workshop to meet growing demand from the North American market. The new facility is expected to create at least 18 jobs with $700,000 in capital expenditures.

“Proximity to Houston was important to us as a company because Texas has a thriving wind industry and an abundance of turbines that we have extensive experience with,” said Michael Forbes, U.S. president of Renewable Parts, “and Houston is widely considered the Energy Capital of the World – a great opportunity for us to find good people and collaborate with some of the many great companies located there.

Renewable Parts is one of several international companies that have chosen to expand into suburban Houston, attracted by ample space for large-scale installations and proximity to Houston’s major transportation hubs, including the Port of Houston and George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

“Renewable Parts’ decision to establish its North American operations in Humble, Texas is once again a testament to the Houston area’s strong infrastructure, skilled workforce and unmatched industrial expertise said Craig Rhodes, senior vice president of economic development, Greater Houston Partnership. will strengthen the local economy and help drive the advancement of renewable energy in North America.

Triveni Turbines, an Indian company that manufactures, assembles and repairs rotating equipment for power generation, was another major victory for the Partnership last month. The company recently signed a lease for 38,000 square feet of office and manufacturing space in northwest Houston near FM 529. The facility will create 40 jobs and has potential for additional expansion in three to five years.

Additionally, Imperial Star Solar, a solar power manufacturer with operations in Asia and Cambodia, will open its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Tomball at the Interchange 249 business park. According to the Houston Business Journal, the The 384,500-square-foot facility is expected to produce 1.5 gigawatts of solar panels annually and increase U.S. capacity to 5 gigawatts by 2025. The company also plans to strengthen the region’s manufacturing and technology workforce by partnering with local universities and colleges to offer an internship program.

Learn more about Houston’s leadership in renewable energy.