Big Elm Solar
8856 Connection Rd., Troy, TX 76579Plant Summary Information
Big Elm Solar is ranked #61 out of 245 solar farms in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Big Elm Solar generated 109.1 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2026 to May 2026.
| Plant Name | Big Elm Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Big Elm Solar, LLC |
| Location | Bell County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2025 |
| Last Update | May 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 469.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,438 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #143 out of 7,015 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #302 out of 852 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #61 out of 245 Texas Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Big Elm Solar
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Big Elm Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Big Elm Solar (68180) |
| Plant Address | 8856 Connection Rd., Troy, TX 76579 |
| Utility | Big Elm Solar, LLC (66615) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 31.14105, -97.21698 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2025 to May 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 469.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | TRE |
| Balancing Authority | Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (44372) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator BELMS Details Operating January 2025
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 200 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 200 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 200 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2025 |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bifacial | Yes |
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| DC Net Capacity | 272 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Big Elm Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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