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Limewood Solar, a solar project located outside of Temple, Texas, will generate approximately 204 megawatts (MW) of cost-effective and reliable energy for the ERCOT grid.
This project is positioned to deliver long-term economic benefits to Bell County through construction investment, new taxes, landowner payments over the life of the project, and a boost for local businesses during construction.
April 4, 2025
Limewood Solar Construction Updates
Construction activities advanced in Q1 2025 and will progress through the remainder of the year. Activities have included internal road construction, pile installation, new substation construction, and solar module installation.
You may see an increase in personnel and equipment onsite and in the community. We are sensitive to increased traffic and are actively working with Bell County leadership to ensure road use aligns with expectations.
We will continue to provide updates as construction moves forward in the weeks and months ahead.
For any construction related questions, please contact:
Ankur Patel
Project Manager, Delivery
(832) 290-9396
[email protected]
Dust Mitigation Measures
We’ve received some questions related to construction traffic-related dust on the dirt roads around the Limewood Solar project site. Our construction team has been working to mitigate increased dust and is taking additional industry-standard measures to enhance dust control efforts by spraying magnesium chloride on the roads. This environmentally safe process utilizes less water and also provides a more semi-permanent solution for dust control. The magnesium chloride absorbs moisture from the air, keeping the road damp and reducing dust. This is a trusted, safe and reliable dust mitigation process commonly used in the construction industry.
Pine Gate Renewables in the Community
As the long-term owner and operator of the Limewood Solar project in Bell County, we want to be a good neighbor in Bell County and all communities where we develop, own and operate projects. To Pine Gate, being a good neighbor means working diligently throughout the lifecycle of the project to ensure sustained communications, project stewardship and community support. Our goal is to maintain a smooth process for the community near our project while also supporting the community that our project calls home. We are grateful for the opportunities to be a part of some exciting events in the area and play a role in supporting the community.
As a member of both the Belton and Temple Chambers of Commerce, we’ve been able to sponsor and attend some incredible events, including the Belton 4th of July Parade, the Temple Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Military & First Responder Luncheon, its Salute to Business 2025 Banquet and Awards Ceremony, and its 16th Annual Golf Classic. We’ve also been a proud supporter of the Bell County Youth Fair’s Chisolm Trail Christmas Ball and the Ronald McDonald House Charities Celebrity Golf Classic.
March 4, 2025
Limewood Solar Construction
Full-scale construction began in Q4 2024. During this first phase of construction, activities include:
You may see an increase in personnel and equipment onsite and in the community. We are actively working with Bell County leadership to ensure road use aligns with expectations.
We will continue to provide updates as construction moves forward to keep the community informed of expected activities at the project site.
For any construction related questions, please contact:
Ankur Patel
Project Manager, Delivery
(832) 290-9396
[email protected]
October 4, 2024
Pre-Construction Activity Soon to be Underway on Limewood Solar
Within the next few weeks, pre-construction preparation activities on Limewood Solar are anticipated. With these activities on the horizon, we wanted to remind you that we are committed to minimizing inconveniences as much as possible and are on standby to answer any questions and address concerns.
What to Expect: Pre-Construction Activities
August 13, 2024
Partnering with Workforce Solutions of Central Texas on Limewood Solar
Pine Gate Renewables and LPL Solar, the construction partner for Limewood Solar, are ramping up for construction and are committed to hiring locally as much as possible. The LPL team is working closely with Workforce Solutions of Central Texas to integrate their local network into our hiring efforts for Limewood.
The LPL team participated in Workforce Solutions’ Summer Surge Hiring Event on August 13, 2024 at the Cadence Bank Center. The team was able to meet with numerous local job seekers from the area and provide information, answer questions and talk about potential jobs for the Limewood Solar project.
May 23, 2024
Pine Gate Renewables Grows Partnership with Meta to Meet Customer Needs with Clean Energy Solutions
Pine Gate Renewables and Meta announced the execution of an agreement for the renewable attributes from Pine Gate’s Limewood Solar project located in Temple, Texas. Limewood Solar is expected to be operational in 2026 and is located just seven miles away from Meta’s Temple Data Center. The project is important to Meta’s continued commitment to net zero emissions and 100% renewable energy for its global operations. Read more about this partnership here.
May 17, 2024
Limewood Solar Construction Timeline
We are committed to staying in touch and keeping the community informed about the Limewood Solar project. As the start of construction draws closer for Limewood, we know there will be questions about this process. Please find a link for an overview of our construction timeline here and we look forward to sharing more updates as construction milestones and activities approach.
May 6, 2024
Ronald McDonald House Charities Celebrity Golf Tournament
Members of Pine Gate Renewables Limewood Solar project team had the opportunity to support a great cause and hit the links with community members and local golf celebrities at the annual Ronald McDonald House Charities Celebrity Golf Tournament at Stonetree Golf Club in Killeen. We were honored to be able to support such a great local organization through this event.
May 6, 2024
Limewood Solar Community Meeting
In May, Pine Gate Renewables held a Community Meeting at the Troy Community Center prior to construction beginning in late summer. Local residents and interested community members were invited to come learn and ask questions about the Limewood project from the Pine Gate team. We want to make this project a success for the greater community and keeping neighbors informed is a large part of that success.
Founded in 2016, Pine Gate Renewables is a developer and owner-operator of utility scale solar and energy storage projects across the United States. We are dedicated to the deployment of clean energy and have extensive experience in the development, financing, construction, and operation of solar and energy storage facilities.
As a trusted partner and leader in the industry, we have closed more than $7 billion in project financing and capital investment. Our operational fleet includes over 100 solar facilities accounting for more than two gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity. With more than 30 GW of projects in development, we are generating the Power of TomorrowTM.
We’re here to listen and engage with the communities where we live, work, and operate. If you would like to ask a question about this solar project, provide feedback, or have a conversation with a member of the Pine Gate team, please click below to get started.