Houston Solar — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 66887
- Capacity
- 6 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Solar
- Technology
- Solar Photovoltaic
- Status
- Operating
- Location
- Matanuska Susitna, AK
- Operating Since
- 2023
- Generators
- 1
- Operator
- Energy 49, LLC
- Parent Company
- —
- Annual Generation
- 7,770 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- 14.7%
- Balancing Authority
- No BA
- ISO/RTO
- —
- NERC Region
- —
Houston Solar
OperatingSolar
Ranked #1 of 1 Solar plants in AK#2394 of 7447 nationally
6 MW Solar operating in Matanuska Susitna, AK — No BA
EIAGEM
6 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2023
Operating Since
Location
Coordinates
61.5900, -149.7900
County
Matanuska Susitna, AK
Nearby Plants
- Eklutna Generation StationNatural Gas171 MW · 27.5 km
Ownership & Operator
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Energy 49, LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Energy 49, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Ownership Chain
No GEM tracker match for this plant — ownership chain unavailable.
About
Houston Solar is a 6 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Matanuska Susitna County, Alaska. Operated by Energy 49, LLC, the plant began commercial operation in 2023 and utilizes fixed-tilt solar tracking technology. It consists of a single generator and is fueled by solar energy (SUN). As of the latest data, Houston Solar ranks as the second-largest solar plant in Alaska and 2132nd nationally out of 7108 plants. The balancing authority for the plant is listed as "No BA".
In its most recent year of operation, Houston Solar generated 7,770 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 14.7%. Financial data for the plant is available from LBNL Solar. There has been one news article related to the plant, categorized under hazards.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Engineering & Generators
Grid Context
NERC Region
—
Balancing Authority
No BA
Grid Voltage
24.9 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
Generation
39 MWh
Latest Month
7.8K MWh
Annual Generation
14.7%
Capacity Factor
Financial DataBeta
Source: LBNL Utility-Scale SolarHIGH
$67.7/MWh
LCOE (Levelized Cost)
Pricing & Market Data
This plant is outside organized wholesale electricity markets (ISOs/RTOs). Nodal pricing data is not available.
News & Articles (2)Beta
Hazards·high wind
Wind Advisory: Lower Matanuska Valley
Wind Advisory issued March 21 at 4:51AM AKDT until March 22 at 12:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Wind Advisory (hazard)
NWS Anchorage AK·5 days ago
General
The dramatic rise and fall of Houston solar powerhouse Sunnova Energy
John Berger, founder of Houston residential solar company Sunnova Energy, made a bold prediction as he spoke to oil-and-gas executives on...
Houston Chronicle·8 months ago
Last updated 2026-03-21
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