Elm Branch Solar 1

5029 FM 984, Bardwell, TX 75101

Plant Summary Information

Elm Branch Solar 1 is ranked #83 out of 196 solar farms in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Elm Branch Solar 1 generated 82.6 GWh during the 3-month period between April 2025 to July 2025.

Plant NameElm Branch Solar 1
Utility NameLightsource Renewable Energy Asset Management, LLC
LocationEllis County, TX
Initial Operation DateDecember 2021
Last Update Jul 2025
Annual Generation 258.8 GWh
Annual Consumption 989.7 k MMBtu
Ranked #2,131 out of 12,530 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #280 out of 6,379 Solar Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #390 out of 804 Texas Power Plants
Ranked #83 out of 196 Texas Solar Power Plants
Fuel Types Solar

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Monthly Net Generation for Elm Branch Solar 1

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Elm Branch Solar 1 Details

Summary Information
Plant NameElm Branch Solar 1 (63764)
Plant Address5029 FM 984, Bardwell, TX 75101
UtilityLightsource Renewable Energy Asset Management, LLC (62842)
Latitude, Longitude32.23256, -96.70612
Generation Dates on FileOct 2021 to Jul 2025
Initial Operation DateDecember 2021
Annual Generation 258.8 GWh
Fuel Types Solar
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusYes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket NumberEG20-116-000
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionTRE
Balancing AuthorityElectric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution OwnerOncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (44372) TX
Grid Voltage 345.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator TXEB1 Details Operating December 2021

TechnologySolar Photovoltaic
Prime MoverPhotovoltaic
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataERCOT-N
Nameplate Capacity134.7 MW
Summer Capacity134.7 MW
Winter Capacity134.7 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateDecember 2021
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceSolar
Multiple FuelsNo
Solar Details
Single Axis TrackingYes
Fixed TiltNo
Azimuth Angle180
Tilt Angle52
DC Net Capacity163 MW
Thin Film CDTEYes
Net Metering AgreementNo
Virtual Net Metering AgreementNo

Elm Branch Solar 1 Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressOwnership
Elm Branch Solar 1, LLC400 Montgomery Street, 8th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104100.00%

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