Quarter Ranch Solar is a solar power plant in Texas.
| Plant Name | Quarter Ranch Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Gransolar Texas Three, Llc |
| City | Laredo |
| County | Webb County |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP | 78046 |
| Coordinates | 27.30106, -99.43041 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRS3 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 154 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.