Echols Creek Solar is a solar power plant in Texas.
| Plant Name | Echols Creek Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Bt Ferguson Solar, Llc |
| City | Paris |
| County | Lamar County |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP | 75462 |
| Coordinates | 33.61647, -95.45837 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECHPV | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 201 MW | Approved | — |
| ECHBA | Batteries | Battery | 101 MW | Approved | — |
| 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.