Noria Hondo Solar (Hybrid) is a solar power plant in Texas.
| Plant Name | Noria Hondo Solar (Hybrid) |
|---|---|
| Operator | Noria Hondo Solar Llc |
| City | Kingsville |
| County | Kleberg County |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP | 78343 |
| Coordinates | 27.55335, -97.67528 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66148 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 145 MW | Approved | — |
| 66149 | Batteries | Battery | 75.0 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.