Avellanosa Solar CENTER
Kaufman, Kaufman County, TX
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Lubio
Solar PV
Lubio Solar is a proposed 54.47 MW solar PV project, plus associated infrastructure, at a site approximately 3 miles northwest of the outer limits of Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas. The proposed Project Site would be located on approximately 340 acres of primarily undeveloped land with areas of wooded ground cover, agricultural cropland, and pastureland. The project would involve the construction of a Solar PV facility. The proposed point of interconnection will be at ONCOR’s Marshall to Seagoville 138 kV transmission line. The project will involve a range of mitigation measures to minimize adverse impacts during all stages of its operational life.
Project phases
Type of installation
Solar PV
Location
Kaufman, Texas
Kaufman County
Energy Production
54.47 MW @ POI
Across 340 acres
Renewable Power
14,020 ???
tonnes of CO₂ avoided annually.
Homes Powered
18,000
During Peak Hours
Land Use Preserved
95%
to remain in farming use and used for sheep grazing
Decomissioning
40 Year Lease
99% of materials recycled
Community Benefit
£200,000
Across the lifetime of the project
Equivalent of homes*
10000 homes/year
*Consumption of heating, lighting, etc.
Annual production
~132.1 GWh/year
Operating period
About 40 years
Commissioning
Q4 2027
About Us
We drive change
We are a team of passionate people who bring good energy to the world and drive positive changes for a more sustainable future. Our team accelerates the energy transition in 8 countries within Europe and America.
What makes us different?
We care about the quality of each process. That is why we manage the entire life cycle of energy projects, from their origin to their operation and maintenance, and the management of the resulting assets.
Public Consultation Boards
FAQs
What does a solar farm consist of?
A solar farm typically includes several key components to ensure it functions efficiently and safely:
Grid Capacity: A connection point to the local electricity grid with sufficient capacity to export generated power.
Electrical Infrastructure: On-site apparatus such as a private substation or transformer and a series of inverters distributed evenly throughout the site. Transformers are usually around 3 metres tall.
Solar Panels: Panels mounted on metal frames that are screwed directly into the ground, without the need for concrete foundations.
Row Spacing: At least a 4-metre clearance gap between each row of panels. This allows access for maintenance vehicles, facilitates sheep grazing, and prevents shading between rows.
Perimeter Fencing: Fencing is required for insurance, theft prevention, and safety. Deer fences or dark mesh fencing are commonly used to blend with the surrounding landscape while allowing access for smaller mammals.
What environmental studies are carried out?
Environmental constraints are identified early in the design process to help minimise impact. Detailed assessments are undertaken by specialists and typically include:
Biodiversity
Cultural heritage
Noise
Traffic
Landscape and visual impacts
Hydrology and flood risk
These studies support the planning approvals process and ensure that potential impacts are properly mitigated.
What can be recycled?
The vast majority of solar panel materials can be recycled, and ABEI Energy is committed to following good industry practice when it comes to decommissioning and land restoration.
Around 99% of a typical solar panel is made up of recyclable materials such as glass, aluminium, steel, copper, silica, and certain plastics. As recycling infrastructure continues to improve across the UK and Europe, the ability to recover and repurpose these materials has become more viable and environmentally beneficial.
At the end of the solar farm’s operational life, the site will be decommissioned in line with current best practice. This includes removing all infrastructure and restoring the land, with recycling and reuse of materials prioritised wherever possible. ABEI Energy plans responsibly for the full lifecycle of each project, including the end-of-life phase.
Do solar farms affect property values?
There is currently no clear evidence that solar farms negatively impact property values. At ABEI Energy, we take care to design our sites with sensitivity to the local area and nearby residents.
Where possible, we ensure solar farms are set back from residential properties and incorporate new planting — such as hedgerows and trees — to help screen views and integrate the project into the surrounding landscape. This approach not only reduces visual impact but also supports biodiversity and local habitat creation.
By prioritising thoughtful design and community engagement, we aim to ensure that our projects sit well within the local context and continue to respect the character and value of the area.
What can I expect during construction?
As part of our planning application, a traffic management plan (TMP) will be developed to ensure safety during the construction phase and will be available under ‘documents’. A construction traffic route can be found within the public consultation documents.
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We would love to hear from you. Fill out the form and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Whether it is a question about our process, a suggestion or you simply want more information, we are here to help.
Our team is ready to provide you with the best service and answer all your questions. Do not hesitate to write to us, together we promote a more sustainable future!
Address Abei Energy
3500 N Interstate 35, STE 700
Austin, TX 78705
lubio@abeienergy.com
