Buckthorn Westex
Texas rt. 18, Ft. Stockton, TX 79735Plant Summary Information
Buckthorn Westex is ranked #34 out of 150 solar farms in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Buckthorn Westex generated 82.5 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.
| Plant Name | Buckthorn Westex |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Buckthorn Westex, LLC |
| Location | Pecos County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2018 |
| Last Update | Feb 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 375.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,671 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #94 out of 5,173 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #301 out of 726 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #34 out of 150 Texas Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Buckthorn Westex
Buckthorn Westex Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Buckthorn Westex (60044) |
| Plant Address | Texas rt. 18 Ft. Stockton, TX 79735 |
| Utility | Buckthorn Westex, LLC (59777) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 30.57552, -102.55129 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2018 to Feb 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2018 |
| Annual Generation | 375.6 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 | AEP Texas North Company (20404) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator BKTH1 Details Operating May 2018
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 154 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 154 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 154 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| DC Net Capacity | 202 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Buckthorn Westex Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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