Power Plants Near 78009 — Castroville, TX

Power generation near this area

There are 52 power plants within 50 miles of Castroville, Texas (ZIP 78009), with a combined 8,215 MW of nameplate capacity. Solar is the most common fuel type in this area with 23 of the 52 nearby plants. The closest plant is Heb_cps00085 at 12.1 miles.

Nameplate capacity is the maximum output a plant can produce under ideal conditions — actual generation depends on fuel availability, demand, and maintenance schedules. Capacity factor (shown on individual plant pages) measures how much of that theoretical maximum a plant actually delivers over a year. Nuclear plants typically run above 90%; solar and wind range from 20–45% depending on location and weather.

All data comes from federal EIA and EPA releases. For a printable version of this proximity search, use the report link below. To explore all plants in Texas, visit the Texas state page.