Texas has 188 solar farms in the EIA Form 860 database, with a combined installed capacity of 23,403 MW — the highest of any state in the US, despite Texas having far fewer plants than California (865) or North Carolina (750). Of those, 115 plants are utility-scale (50 MW or larger), including 59 mega-projects of 200 MW or more. The largest single facility is Hecate Energy Frye Solar LLC in Kress, Swisher County — a 500 MW plant operated by Repsol Renewables NA.
Use the interactive Texas solar farms map below to explore every plant, color-coded by technology type and sized by capacity. Click any solar farm for its name, operator, capacity (MW), technology, and location — or view the full US solar farms interactive map to compare Texas to every other state.
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Texas Solar Farms by the Numbers
- 188 total solar farms in Texas (EIA Form 860, latest reporting period)
- 23,403 MW total installed solar capacity (#1 nationally)
- 906 MW co-located battery storage capacity
- 115 utility-scale plants (50 MW or larger)
- 59 mega-projects rated 200 MW or larger
- 28 small / community-scale plants (under 5 MW)
Texas Solar Farms by Technology Type
- 177 Solar Photovoltaic (PV) — standard panel installations, the dominant technology nationwide
- 11 Solar PV with Battery Storage — newer hybrid plants that pair panels with on-site batteries to store excess generation
The 15 Largest Solar Farms in Texas
The largest solar farm in Texas by installed capacity is Hecate Energy Frye Solar LLC at 500 MW. The 15 largest Texas solar farms from the latest EIA filing:
| # | Solar Farm | Operator | Capacity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hecate Energy Frye Solar LLC | Repsol Renewables NA | 500 MW | Kress, Swisher |
| 2 | Aktina Solar | Hecate Energy Ramsey, LLC | 500 MW | El Campo, Wharton |
| 3 | Mockingbird Solar Center | Mockingbird Solar Center, LLC | 471 MW | Brookston, Lamar |
| 4 | Old 300 Solar Center, LLC | Old 300 Solar Center, LLC | 430 MW | Needville, Fort Bend |
| 5 | 2W Permian Solar Project Hybrid | 2W Permian Solar, LLC | 420 MW + 40 MW battery | Andrews, Andrews |
| 6 | Waco Solar | Waco Solar, LLC | 400 MW | Mount Calm, Limestone |
| 7 | Roadrunner, LLC Hybrid | Roadrunner Solar, LLC | 400 MW + 50 MW battery | McCamey, Upton |
| 8 | Red Tailed Hawk Solar LLC | Acciona Energy USA Global, LLC | 350 MW | Pierce, Wharton |
| 9 | Lumina II Solar Project | IP Lumina II, LLC | 321 MW | Snyder, Scurry |
| 10 | IP Radian, LLC | IP Radian, LLC | 320 MW | Brookesmith, Brown |
| 11 | Lumina Solar Project | IP Lumina, LLC | 320 MW | Snyder, Scurry |
| 12 | Five Wells Solar Center – Hybrid | Five Wells Solar Center, LLC | 320 MW + 259 MW battery | Rogers, Bell |
| 13 | Greasewood II LLC | Greasewood II LLC | 306 MW | Girvin, Pecos |
| 14 | Juno Solar Project | SE Juno, LLC | 306 MW | Lamesa, Borden |
| 15 | Peregrine Solar | Consolidated Edison Development Inc. | 300 MW | Gollad, Goliad |
Top Solar Operators in Texas
Five operators account for the largest share of solar generation in Texas:
- Lightsource Renewable Energy Asset Management, LLC — 7 plants, 976 MW total
- Duke Energy Renewables Services — 6 plants, 908 MW total
- Invenergy Services LLC — 3 plants, 800 MW total
- Consolidated Edison Development Inc. — 6 plants, 695 MW total
- Acciona Energy USA Global, LLC — 2 plants, 590 MW total
Solar Permitting and Regulation in Texas
Utility-scale solar in Texas is overseen by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and ERCOT. Wholesale market participation and interconnection are regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the relevant ISO/RTO. All generators above 1 MW must report capacity, fuel type, and location to the EIA via Form 860 — the dataset used in this map.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many solar farms are in Texas?
Texas has 188 solar farms in the latest EIA Form 860 filing — a combined 23,403 MW of installed capacity, the highest of any US state. Of those, 115 are utility-scale (50 MW or larger).
What is the largest solar farm in Texas?
The largest solar farm in Texas is Hecate Energy Frye Solar LLC, located in Kress (Swisher County), with 500 MW of installed capacity. It is operated by Repsol Renewables NA.
How much solar capacity does Texas have?
Texas has 23,403 MW of installed solar capacity across 188 plants reporting to the EIA — more than any other US state. This counts only the solar portion (Solar_MW field); co-located batteries and other generation are reported separately.
Who regulates solar farms in Texas?
Solar farms in Texas are regulated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and ERCOT at the state level, with federal oversight from FERC. The EIA collects annual data on every utility-scale solar plant via Form 860.
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