191st largest plant in Texas · 1194th nationally
Ray Ranch Solar is a solar power plant in Texas with a nameplate capacity of 255 MW.
| Plant Name | Ray Ranch Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Ray Ranch Solar Llc |
| City | Pettus |
| County | Goliad County |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP | 77963 |
| Coordinates | 28.62800, -97.72400 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAYRS | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 255 MW | Testing | — |
| 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.