Blue Jay Solar I, LLC
16061 County Road 164, Iola, TX 77861Plant Summary Information
Blue Jay Solar I, LLC is ranked #31 out of 184 solar farms in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Blue Jay Solar I, LLC generated 70.8 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2024 to February 2025.
| Plant Name | Blue Jay Solar I, LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Blue Jay Solar I, LLC |
| Location | Grimes County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2023 |
| Last Update | Feb 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 433.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,437 out of 11,993 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #91 out of 5,778 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #272 out of 777 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #31 out of 184 Texas Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Blue Jay Solar I, LLC
Blue Jay Solar I, LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Blue Jay Solar I, LLC (64672) |
| Plant Address | 16061 County Road 164, Iola, TX 77861 |
| Utility | Blue Jay Solar I, LLC (64266) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 30.70533, -96.06983 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2023 to Feb 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 433.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 21-242-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | TRE |
| Balancing Authority | Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Brazos Electric Power Coop Inc (2172) |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
Generator BLUEJ Details Operating June 2023
| Technology | Batteries |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Battery |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 51.6 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 51.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 51.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2023 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Electricity used for energy storage |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Energy Storage Details | |
| Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH | 84.5 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Charge Rate | 50 MW |
| Maximum Discharge Rate | 50 MW |
| Storage Technology | LIB |
| Nameplate Reactive Power Rating | 81 |
| Storage Enclosure Type | CS |
| Arbitrage | P |
| Frequency Regulation | Yes |
| Voltage Or Reactive Power Support | Yes |
| Direct Support Of Another Unit | No |
| Support T D Asset | No |
Blue Jay Solar I, LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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