115th largest plant in Texas · 813th nationally
Old 300 Solar Center, Llc is a solar power plant in Texas with a nameplate capacity of 430 MW.
| Plant Name | Old 300 Solar Center, Llc |
|---|---|
| Operator | Old 300 Solar Center, Llc |
| City | Needville |
| County | Fort Bend County |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP | 77461 |
| Coordinates | 29.33355, -95.82544 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2222 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 430 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.