The Largest Solar Farms in Texas: 2025

Texas has officially cemented its place as a national leader in utility-scale solar power. With over 37 gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity as of mid-2025, the state is home to some of the largest solar farms in the country; several of which came online in the last 12 months. This blog explores the largest solar farms in Texas, those under development, and what their scale means for grid reliability, retail prices, and consumers across the ERCOT market.

Top operational solar farms in Texas by capacity

Texas solar projects are being deployed at an unprecedented scale, often pairing photovoltaic (PV) systems with battery storage. Below are the largest currently operational farms:

1. Danish Fields Solar Farm – 720 MWp

Location: Southeast Texas
Operator: TotalEnergies
Commissioned: Late 2024
Danish Fields is a 720 MW solar farm paired with 225 MWh of battery storage, making it one of Texas’s largest integrated solar-plus-storage sites.

2. Hornet Solar Project – 600 MW AC

Location: Swisher County, TX
Operator: Vesper Energy
Commissioned: Early 2025
Hornet Solar Project delivers 600 MW of capacity using bifacial modules and single-axis tracking. It ranks among the largest solar farms completed in the U.S.

3. Roadrunner Solar Plus Storage – 497 MW

Location: Upton County, West Texas
Operator: Enel Green Power
Commissioned: 2020
Roadrunner spans more than 2,700 acres and generates 497 MW of solar power, supported by 57 MW of battery storage (~85 MWh). It was developed in two phases.

4. True North Solar Farm – 321 MW DC

Location: Central Texas
Operator: Iberdrola
Commissioned: Q1 2025
True North delivers 321 MW of DC capacity to support Meta’s local data center operations, using roughly 488,000 solar modules.

Comparison of Texas’s largest solar farms

Solar Farm	Capacity (MW)	Storage Included	Online Date	Developer
Danish Fields	720	225 MWh	Late 2024	TotalEnergies
Hornet Solar Project	600	None	Early 2025	Vesper Energy
Roadrunner	497	57 MW / ~85 MWh	2020	Enel Green Power
True North	321	None	Q1 2025	Iberdrola

Large-scale solar farms under development

Texas isn’t slowing down. With solar economics improving and corporate demand remaining strong, developers are moving forward with several massive utility-scale projects that will significantly reshape the state’s power supply landscape. These planned installations represent the next generation of solar development—larger in scale, often paired with storage, and strategically located to serve both population centers and industrial load zones.

Samson Solar Energy Center – 1,310 MW

Location: Multiple counties in Northeast Texas
Developer: Invenergy
Timeline: Phased commissioning through 2026
Corporate Offtakers: AT&T, Honda, McDonald’s

Clear Fork Solar Project – 600 MW

Location: Near San Antonio
Developer: Enbridge and EDF Renewables
Scheduled Online Date: 2027
Offtaker: Meta

Texas solar power in 2025: Market overview

Texas leads the country in utility-scale solar installations, thanks to a combination of economic and structural advantages:

Over 37 GW of installed solar capacity as of mid-2025
Competitive ERCOT market structure
Plentiful land and solar resource availability
Ongoing demand for corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs)

Trends shaping Texas utility-scale solar in 2025

One of the most significant trends in Texas solar development is the rapid growth of hybrid solar-plus-storage projects. Sites like Danish Fields, Hornet, and Roadrunner are combining photovoltaic generation with large-scale battery systems to improve grid flexibility and dispatch power when it’s most needed.

Corporate demand is another key driver. Major companies like Meta, Google, and AT&T are securing long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) that support the construction of multi-hundred-megawatt solar farms. These deals are not only accelerating deployment but also bringing capital and long-term stability to the market.

At the same time, the state’s grid infrastructure is under strain. ERCOT is facing growing congestion issues, particularly in high-growth renewable zones. As more solar projects come online, interconnection delays and curtailment risks are prompting ongoing regulatory discussions to reform how projects access the grid.

Finally, the supply chain outlook has improved. After years of solar module import bottlenecks and tariff-related uncertainty, the market is seeing a gradual easing of constraints. Developers are now better positioned to plan, procure, and build at scale heading into the second half of the decade.

Texas solar capacity growth outlook

Texas is on track for massive solar expansion. According to ERCOT projections, installed solar capacity could reach 51 gigawatts (GW) by 2030. ERCOT’s monthly report (June 2024) shows approximately 154 GW of solar projects pending in the system queue, alongside ~149 GW of battery projects, totaling over 300 GW in new generation proposals

This scale of deployment carries major implications. A larger solar footprint can enhance grid reliability and help lower retail electricity rates during peak hours when solar output is strongest. However, it also introduces more variability into the wholesale market, increasing the need for flexible resources like battery storage and demand-side management.

Why solar energy matters to Texas consumers

Beyond its large-scale deployments and technical appeal, solar energy directly impacts Texas households in several key ways:

Lower prices during peak hours: Solar generation suppresses wholesale prices when demand is highest
Grid stability: Diversifying the generation mix helps balance ERCOT’s real-time market
Cleaner power: Utility-scale solar displaces carbon-heavy fossil fuels
Economic growth: Corporate-backed projects generate local investment and innovation

As Texas continues to scale up its solar infrastructure, the benefits extend far beyond utility operations. From lowering wholesale prices and reducing emissions to attracting corporate investment and driving innovation, solar power is reshaping the state’s energy landscape. For consumers, this shift means more stable rates, a cleaner grid, and a stronger energy future. Utility-scale solar isn’t just a technology upgrade; it’s a strategic advantage for Texas households and businesses alike.

Written by Graham Lumley

Graham Lumley, Growth Product Manager at BKV Energy, leads digital and traditional marketing strategies, focusing on educating Texans about the state's deregulated energy market. With over 10 years of marketing experience, he creates content to help consumers understand and save on their energy bills, bringing a fresh and dynamic approach to the industry.