Castle Gap Solar Hybrid
5291 US HWY 385 South, McCarney, TX 79752Plant Summary Information
Castle Gap Solar Hybrid is ranked #39 out of 188 solar farms in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Castle Gap Solar Hybrid generated 88.6 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Castle Gap Solar Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Upton County Solar 2 LLC |
| Location | Upton County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2018 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 406.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,513 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #112 out of 6,174 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #291 out of 788 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #39 out of 188 Texas Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operators |
Upco Power 1, LLC (2015 to 2015) Consolidated Edison Development Inc. (2016 to 2016) Upton County Solar 2 LLC (2017 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Castle Gap Solar Hybrid
Castle Gap Solar Hybrid Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Castle Gap Solar Hybrid (60123) |
| Plant Address | 5291 US HWY 385 South, McCarney, TX 79752 |
| Utility | Upton County Solar 2 LLC (61123) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 31.255, -102.272 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2018 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2018 |
| Annual Generation | 406.7 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 | Lower Colorado River Authority (11269) |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
Generator CGAP Details Operating May 2018
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 180 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 180 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 180 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 |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Tilt Angle | 60 |
| DC Net Capacity | 234 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator BAT1 Details Operating June 2019
| Technology | Batteries |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Battery |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9.9 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 9.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2019 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Electricity used for energy storage |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Energy Storage Details | |
| Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH | 42 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Charge Rate | 9.9 MW |
| Maximum Discharge Rate | 9.9 MW |
| Storage Technology | LIB |
| Nameplate Reactive Power Rating | 4.8 |
| Storage Enclosure Type | CS |
| Frequency Regulation | Yes |
| Load Following | P |
| Excess Wind And Solar Generation | Yes |
| Ac Coupled | Yes |
| Direct Support Of Another Unit | Yes |
| Direct Support Plant Id | 60123 |
| Direct Support Gen Id | CGAP |
| Support T D Asset | No |
Castle Gap Solar Hybrid Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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