214th largest plant in Texas · 1275th nationally
Porter Solar, Llc (Tx) is a solar power plant in Texas with a nameplate capacity of 245 MW.
| Plant Name | Porter Solar, Llc (Tx) |
|---|---|
| Operator | Porter Solar, Llc |
| City | Krum |
| County | Denton County |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP | 76249 |
| Coordinates | 33.31045, -97.36977 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORTR | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 245 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.