Orion I Solar Project

8483 N US Highway 77, Burlington, TX 76519

Plant Summary Information

Orion I Solar Project is ranked #48 out of 204 solar farms in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Orion I Solar Project generated 129.4 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2025 to October 2025.

Plant NameOrion I Solar Project
Utility NameBen Milam Solar 1 LLC
LocationMilam County, TX
Initial Operation DateAugust 2024
Last Update Oct 2025
Annual Generation 450.0 GWh
Annual Consumption 1.7 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,455 out of 12,553 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #127 out of 6,410 Solar Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #294 out of 804 Texas Power Plants
Ranked #48 out of 204 Texas Solar Power Plants
Fuel Types Solar

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Monthly Net Generation for Orion I Solar Project

Orion I Solar Project Details

Summary Information
Plant NameOrion I Solar Project (66859)
Plant Address8483 N US Highway 77, Burlington, TX 76519
UtilityBen Milam Solar 1 LLC (65788)
Latitude, Longitude30.99651, -97.00151
Generation Dates on FileAug 2024 to Oct 2025
Initial Operation DateAugust 2024
Annual Generation 450.0 GWh
Fuel Types Solar
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
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 ORN1 Details Operating August 2024

TechnologySolar Photovoltaic
Prime MoverPhotovoltaic
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity200 MW
Summer Capacity200 MW
Winter Capacity200 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateAugust 2024
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceSolar
Solar Details
Single Axis TrackingYes
DC Net Capacity260 MW
Thin Film CDTEYes
Net Metering AgreementNo
Virtual Net Metering AgreementNo

Orion I Solar Project Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressOwnership
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