Orange Grove
County Road 305 and 308, Jim Wells, TX 78372Plant Summary Information
Orange Grove is ranked #106 out of 251 solar farms in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Orange Grove generated 84.7 GWh during the 3-month period between March 2026 to June 2026.
| Plant Name | Orange Grove |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Orange Grove |
| Location | Jim Wells County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2025 |
| Last Update | Jun 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 298.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,045 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #316 out of 7,027 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #414 out of 858 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #106 out of 251 Texas Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
Talitha Energy Project, LLC (2021 to 2023) Orange Grove (2024 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Orange Grove
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Orange Grove
Orange Grove Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Orange Grove (65891) |
| Plant Address | County Road 305 and 308, Jim Wells, TX 78372 |
| Utility | Orange Grove (65082) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 27.91829, -97.98045 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2025 to Jun 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 298.1 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 | EG25-34-000 |
| 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 | South Texas Electric Coop, Inc (17583) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator TALPV Details Operating June 2025
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 131 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 131 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 131 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2025 |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| East West Fixed Tilt | Yes |
| Bifacial | Yes |
| Tilt Angle | 60 |
| DC Net Capacity | 189.54 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Orange Grove Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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