269th largest plant in Texas · 1444th nationally
Cutlass Solar Ii is a solar power plant in Texas with a nameplate capacity of 203 MW.
| Plant Name | Cutlass Solar Ii |
|---|---|
| Operator | Cutlass Ii Solar Llc |
| City | Richmond |
| County | Fort Bend County |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP | 77469 |
| Coordinates | 29.39000, -95.78000 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAREN | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 203 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| NERC Region | TRE |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Electric Reliability Council Of Texas, Inc. |
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.