RWE Expands Its U.S. Clean-Energy Portfolio By 2 GW In 2025, Lifting National Capacity To Over 12.7 GW

RWE closed 2025 with a significant expansion of its clean-energy footprint in the United States, adding 2 gigawatts (GW) of new operating capacity and bringing its national total to more than 12.7 GW. The company’s latest buildout included projects across Kentucky, Arizona, Illinois, New York, Texas, California and Louisiana, generating thousands of construction jobs and delivering more than $500 million in combined local tax revenue and community benefits.

Announcing the results, Andrew Flanagan said the United States is entering a critical period of rising electricity demand, and RWE’s 2025 expansion is designed to help meet that need with reliable, affordable renewable energy. He noted that the company commissioned 15 new projects during the year, strengthening power supply while supporting economic development in the regions where the sites were built. Flanagan emphasized that these projects represent more than infrastructure growth, describing them as long-term investments that bring lasting value to customers, businesses and local communities.

The year’s activity included six solar facilities, four battery energy storage systems (BESS) and five wind projects, marking one of RWE’s most geographically diverse buildouts in the U.S. to date. The company also entered two new state markets through the Ashwood Solar project in Kentucky and the Lafitte Solar project in Louisiana. Across all locations, the development work supported more than 3,500 construction jobs and helped fund essential local services ranging from emergency departments to school systems and infrastructure upgrades.

In Illinois, RWE completed its first two utility-scale solar projects—Emily Solar (273.6 MW) and Casey Fork Solar (150 MW). Together, these installations created more than 600 construction jobs and are projected to deliver over $50 million in local tax revenue over their operational lifetimes. Similar economic impacts are expected across other project communities as the sites come online and begin contributing to local budgets.

The full list of RWE projects commissioned in 2025 includes Peyton Creek II, a 243-MW wind project in Matagorda County, Texas; Ashwood Solar, an 86-MW solar site in Lyon County, Kentucky; Champion Repower, a 126.8-MW wind project in Texas; Stoneridge Solar, a 200-MW solar installation paired with a 100-MW (200 MWh) battery system in Milam County, Texas; Emily Solar and Casey Fork Solar in Illinois; Forest Creek Repower in Big Spring, Texas; Lafitte Solar in Louisiana; Lane City wind project in Wharton County, Texas; Arlington Valley Solar in Maricopa County, Arizona; and three large-scale storage projects—Cartwheel, Crowned Heron and Ventasso—along with the Baron Winds II project in Steuben County, New York.

Looking ahead, RWE plans to continue expanding its U.S. renewable energy portfolio, with a focus on strengthening grid reliability and supporting fast-growing sectors such as data centers, domestic manufacturing and nationwide electrification. The company has already secured more than 2 GW of power purchase agreements with leading technology firms, signaling strong demand for its clean-energy output and reinforcing its role as a major contributor to the country’s energy transition.