Hopkins Energy LLC — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 67424
- Capacity
- 250 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Solar
- Technology
- Solar Photovoltaic
- Status
- Operating
- Location
- Hopkins, TX
- Operating Since
- 2024
- Generators
- 1
- Operator
- Hopkins Energy LLC
- Parent Company
- ENGIE
- Annual Generation
- 572,220 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- 26.1%
- Balancing Authority
- Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc.
- ISO/RTO
- ERCOT
- NERC Region
- TRE
Hopkins Energy LLC
OperatingSolar
Ranked #83 of 351 Solar plants in TX#235 of 7447 nationally
250 MW Solar operating in Hopkins, TX — Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc.
EIAGEM
250 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2024
Operating Since
Location
Coordinates
33.2173, -95.4621
County
Hopkins, TX
Nearby Plants
- Stampede Solar HybridBESS328.1 MW · 13.4 km
- Pine Forest Solar IBESS700 MW · 14.5 km
- Mockingbird Solar CenterSolar471 MW · 19.7 km
Ownership & Operator
Owner data does not fully agree across sources.
EIA typically reports the operating utility, while GEM resolves to the financial owner or parent corporation. Both can be correct.
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Hopkins Energy LLC | ENGIE | — |
| Owner(s) | Hopkins Energy LLC | ENGIE | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Ownership Chain
About
Hopkins Energy LLC is a 250 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Hopkins County, Texas. The plant, which began operating in 2024, is owned and operated by Hopkins Energy LLC, a subsidiary of the French multinational ENGIE. It consists of a single generator utilizing single-axis tracking technology to maximize solar energy capture. The plant is interconnected to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) grid and falls within the TRE NERC region.
In its most recent year of operation, Hopkins Energy LLC generated 572,220 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 26.1%. The plant is the 66th largest solar facility in Texas out of 192, and ranks 139th nationally among 639 solar plants. Financial data for the plant is available from LBNL, though specific details are not provided.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Engineering & Generators
Grid Context
NERC Region
TRE
Balancing Authority
Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc.
Grid Voltage
345 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
Generation
26.2K MWh
Latest Month
572.2K MWh
Annual Generation
26.1%
Capacity Factor
Financial DataBeta
Source: LBNL Utility-Scale SolarHIGH
$32.0/MWh
LCOE (Levelized Cost)
Pricing & Market Data
HIGH confidenceMarket Position
ISO/RTO Market
ERCOT
LMP Node
HOPKNSLR_ALL
Pricing Hub
HB_NORTH
Secondary Zone
LZ_NORTH
Location Type
Resource Node
Node Source
Curated node match
News & Articles (5)Beta
Regulatory·permitting
3 Residents, TREAD Official Speak Out Against Solar Projects During Commissioners Court
Four people addressed Hopkins County Commissioners during the public forum portion of the regular court meeting this week regarding large...
Hopkins County Commissioners (regulator)
Ksst Radio·3 years ago
Regulatory·permitting
Dike Property Owners Voice Opinions Regarding Planned Solar Facility, Property Rights, Incorporation
Nearly half of Monday morning's Hopkins County Commissioners Court meeting revolved around planned solar projects in Hopkins County,...
Hopkins County Commissioners Court (regulator)Hopkins County (regulator)
Ksst Radio·4 years ago
Regulatory·permitting
Although A Petition For Temporary Restraining Order, Injunction Denied, Lawsuit To Prevent Construction of Dike Solar Farm Ongoing
Following the announcement of Judge Will Biard's decision to deny Cynthia Martin's request that Hopkins Energy LLC and Hopkins County be issued a.
Will Biard (regulator)Cynthia Martin (other)
Ksst Radio·4 years ago
Regulatory·permitting
Save Dike From Solar Meeting Focuses On Concerns, Unification
More than 50 community members and media personnel turned out Saturday for a Save Dike From Solar meeting at Dike Community Center to express their.
Ksst Radio·5 years ago
Last updated 2026-03-14
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