Apex Clean Energy Solar Project Hosts Students from Central Texas College
What happened
Students enrolled in the Solar Maintenance Technician program at Central Texas College visited the Big Elm Solar project near Harker Heights on November 1, 2026. The facility, which is owned and operated by Apex Clean Energy, is a 200-megawatt solar project located on 3,000 acres in northern Bell County. The tour allowed candidates to familiarize themselves with the utility-scale solar facility.
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Why it matters
The solar maintenance course at Central Texas College was developed to prepare students for immediate employment in the utility-scale solar industry. Furthermore, the operation of the facility in Bell County generates tax revenue for the local area.
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Who's involved
- Apex Clean EnergyOwner and operator of the 200-megawatt Big Elm Solar project.
- Central Texas CollegeRuns the Solar Maintenance Technician program and hosted the student tour.
- Harker HeightsThe city near where the solar project is located.
- Bell CountyThe county where the 3,000-acre solar project is situated.
Who could feel it
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Bell County could receive direct operational presence and tax revenue from the solar project.
Possible ripples
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The entities involved
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Apex Clean Energy
renewable energy company based in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
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Harker Heights
city in Bell County, Texas, United States
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