Elm Branch Solar 1
5029 FM 984, Bardwell, TX 75101Plant Summary Information
Elm Branch Solar 1 is ranked #97 out of 204 solar farms in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Elm Branch Solar 1 generated 76.9 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2025 to October 2025.
| Plant Name | Elm Branch Solar 1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Lightsource Renewable Energy Asset Management, LLC |
| Location | Ellis County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 250.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 944.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,211 out of 12,553 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #332 out of 6,410 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #408 out of 804 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #97 out of 204 Texas Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Elm Branch Solar 1
Elm Branch Solar 1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Elm Branch Solar 1 (63764) |
| Plant Address | 5029 FM 984, Bardwell, TX 75101 |
| Utility | Lightsource Renewable Energy Asset Management, LLC (62842) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.23256, -96.70612 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2021 to Oct 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2021 |
| Annual Generation | 250.8 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | EG20-116-000 |
| 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 | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (44372) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator TXEB1 Details Operating December 2021
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ERCOT-N |
| Nameplate Capacity | 134.7 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 134.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 134.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2021 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Fixed Tilt | No |
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 52 |
| DC Net Capacity | 163 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Elm Branch Solar 1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Branch Solar 1, LLC | 400 Montgomery Street, 8th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104 | 100.00% |
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