1000 Mile Solar is a solar power plant in Texas.
| Plant Name | 1000 Mile Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | 1000 Mile Solar, Llc |
| City | Plains |
| County | Yoakum County |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP | 79355 |
| Coordinates | 33.02248, -102.70890 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PV1 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 300 MW | Approved | — |
| NERC Region | TRE |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool |
Utility-scale solar farms convert sunlight directly into electricity using photovoltaic panels. They produce zero direct emissions and have no fuel cost, but generation is variable — peaking at midday and falling to zero at night. Capacity factors typically run 18–28% in good locations.