BHE Renewables Expands Wind Fleet in Texas

Rio Bravo acquisition puts full ownership under BHE Renewables

Roma, Texas – BHE Renewables announces today that it has completed the purchase of Rio Bravo Windpower, LLC (Rio Bravo), located on the South Texas border.

"We are excited about the acquisition of Rio Bravo, marking a significant expansion of our renewable energy portfolio and reinforcing our commitment to deliver sustainable energy solutions for our customers,” said Eric Smith, Vice President, Wind Operations for BHE Renewables. “We eagerly look forward to being a part of the local communities." 

Rio Bravo is a 237-megawatt wind farm with 66 Vestas 3.6-megawatt turbines in Starr County, Texas, and began commercial operations in June 2019. Prior to the acquisition, effective March 28, 2025, BHE Renewables was a tax equity partner in the project and had a partial ownership interest since the project achieved commercial operations. Rio Bravo joins BHE Renewables’ 12 other owned wind projects, including five in the state of Texas, with a total wind fleet capacity of 2,544 megawatts.

About BHE Renewables

BHE Renewables delivers sustainable energy solutions. Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, BHE Renewables owns solar, wind, geothermal, and hydroelectric projects that produce energy for both the wholesale market and for customers under long-term power agreements.