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SOLAR FARMSOystercatcher Solar
Oystercatcher Solar is a 197 MW under construction solar farm in Ellis County, Texas, operated by Cardinal Investment Company, Inc..
Plant statusUnder construction
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (current stage)
- OperatingTarget Mar 2027 (not yet reached)
- Closed (not yet reached)
Planned start of operation reported to EIA: Mar 2027.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCPV1 | Solar Photovoltaic | 197 MW | Under construction (over 50%) |
Plant details
- Operator
- Cardinal Investment Company, Inc.
- Location
- Ellis County, Texas
- Balancing authority
- ERCO
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Under construction: 197 MW
- EIA plant ID
- 69780
Location
32.1926, -96.9187
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem