Geronimo Power Starts Commercial Operations
Geronimo Power has announced the start of its commercial operations at Blevins Solar Project in Falls County. Covering approximately 2,300 acres, Blevins is a 270-magawatt solar project within the ERCOT market designed to deliver reliable, low-cost power to the state.
“The Blevins project reflects Geronimo’s commitment to building energy infrastructure that delivers real value to communities,” said Gemma Smith, Vice President of Operations at Geronimo. “Working alongside partners such as Fujifilm and Bristol Myers Squibb, we’re delivering dependable power and meaningful economic investment— while advancing our shared commitment to community- focused, responsibly built clean energy.” Geronimo Power is a Minnesota-based company that develops, owns and operate large-scale power assets throughout the United States. It is no stranger to Texas — its portfolio for the Lone Star State includes the Copperhead and Noble solar and storage projects. Describing itself as “farmer- friendly and community- focused,” Geronimo Power’s mission is to lead America into a reliable energy future.
The Blevins Solar & Storage Project is a 270 megawatt solar and 360 megawatt hour battery storage facility. It is connected to the electric grid through a local substation. The renewable energy generation is expected to displace fossil- fuel-based generation from the grid, resulting in an estimated 457,300 metric tons of avoided CO2 emissions annually, according to Geronimo Power. The project is also expected to positively support the local economy through tax revenue, annual contributions through a charitable fund and construction and operation jobs.
There is an anticipated $33.8 million direct economic impact over first 20 years of operation, $32.5 million in new tax revenue over first 20 years of operation, 400 construction and operation jobs and $1,350,000 in charitable giving during first 20 years of operation.
Blevins will service two power purchase agreements with Fujifilm and Bristol Myers Squibb.
“At Fujifilm, we have a proud history that spans nearly a century — leveraging our excellence in imaging to become a global leader across healthcare, life sciences, and advanced materials. Yet our purpose has always remained the same — to create and support technologies that improve lives and bring the world more smiles,” said Girish Menon, senior director of environmental health and safety at FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation. “This power purchase agreement turns our purpose into action by supporting new, renewable electricity that advances our energy strategy and helps sustain Fujifilm’s broader decarbonization efforts across North America.”
The anticipated offset of more than 9 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions over the first two decades of operation is equal to removing approximately 101,700 vehicles from the road for one year.
“Blevins reflects how Bristol Myers Squibb is embedding sustainability into the core of our operations, not as a singular initiative, but as a strategic lever that strengthens resilience and advances performance,” said Briana Marvuglio, executive director of environment and sustainability enablement at Bristol Myers Squibb. “By investing in renewable energy at scale, we are redefining how environmental stewardship supports longterm business continuity and drives better outcomes for the patients we serve.”
Geronimo hosted a community event last fall to highlight the benefits of the project.
Learn more about Geronimo Powers and the Blevins Solar Project at geronimopower.com.