Pine Forest Solar I — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 68906
- Capacity
- 700 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Battery Storage
- Technology
- Batteries, Solar Photovoltaic
- Status
- Under construction
- Location
- Hopkins, TX
- Operating Since
- —
- Generators
- 3
- Operator
- Pine Forest Solar I, LLC
- Parent Company
- Clearway Energy
- Balancing Authority
- PUD No. 1 of Douglas County
- ISO/RTO
- —
- NERC Region
- TRE
Pine Forest Solar I
Under constructionBESSSolarHybridGEM: operating
Ranked #6 of 256 BESS plants in TX#26 of 837 nationally
700 MW Batteries (400 MW) + Solar Photovoltaic (300 MW) under construction in Hopkins, TX — PUD No. 1 of Douglas County
EIAGEM
700 MW
Nameplate Capacity
3
Generators
units
Hybrid (2)
Technology
Batteries + Solar Photovoltaic
—
Operating Since
Location
Coordinates
33.1008, -95.3923
County
Hopkins, TX
Nearby Plants
- Stampede Solar HybridBESS328.1 MW · 13.1 km
- Hopkins Energy LLCSolar250 MW · 14.5 km
- Cartwheel 1 - Storage, LLCBESS150 MW · 20.8 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 | Pine Forest Solar I, LLC | Clearway Energy Group LLC; AIP Management P/S | — |
| Owner(s) | Pine Forest Solar I, LLC | Clearway Energy | — |
| Status | Under construction | operating | — |
Ownership Chain
About
Pine Forest Solar I is a 700 MW hybrid power plant located in Hopkins County, Texas. The facility combines solar photovoltaic generation with battery storage. It is owned by Clearway Energy and operated by Pine Forest Solar I, LLC. The plant utilizes fixed-tilt solar tracking technology. Pine Forest Solar I is interconnected to the grid within the balancing authority of PUD No. 1 of Douglas County and the NERC region of TRE.
The plant is a significant solar energy producer in Texas, ranking as the 10th largest solar facility out of 224 in the state. Nationally, it holds the 33rd position among 514 solar plants. The plant consists of 3 generators. Its primary fuel is listed as MWH, indicating the source of energy is electricity. The plant has been the subject of at least one news article related to regulatory matters.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Engineering & Generators
Grid Context
NERC Region
TRE
Balancing Authority
PUD No. 1 of Douglas County
Grid Voltage
345 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
Generation
29.5K MWh
Net Discharge
—
Annual Net Energy
—
Capacity Factor
Positive values indicate net discharge (generation exceeds station load). Negative values indicate net charging. Pure battery storage plants are typically net negative due to round-trip efficiency losses.
Financial Data
No financial data available for this plant.
Pricing & Market Data
This plant is outside organized wholesale electricity markets (ISOs/RTOs). Nodal pricing data is not available.
News & Articles (10)Beta
General
Clearway Energy Launches 300 MW Solar And 200 MW Battery Pine Forest Energy Center In Texas, Providing Power For 100,000 Homes
Clearway Energy's First Texas Battery Storage System Now Online, Supporting Grid Stability, Dispatchable Power, and Affordable Clean Energy.
SolarQuarter·4 weeks ago
General
Clearway Energy, Inc. Reports Full Year 2025 Financial Results
Achieved 2025 financial results at the top end of the original guidance range Fleet Enhancement program advanced with repowerings for...
Investing News Network·4 weeks ago
General
Clearway Energy Breaks Ground On 199 MW Spindle Energy Center In Colorado Using Tesla Batteries, Offering 398 MWh Of Dispatchable Grid Power
Clearway Energy Signs Long-Term Contract with Xcel's Public Service Company of Colorado for 199 MW Spindle Energy Center to Support Grid...
SolarQuarter·4 weeks ago
General
Clearway Energy Breaks Ground On 199 MW Spindle Energy Center In Colorado Using Tesla Batteries, Offering 398 MWh Of Dispatchable Grid Power
Clearway Energy Signs Long-Term Contract with Xcel's Public Service Company of Colorado for 199 MW Spindle Energy Center to Support Grid...
SolarQuarter·4 weeks ago
Last updated 2026-03-26
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