Regional Asset Profile
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Regional Asset Profile: 1000 Mile Solar (Yoakum Co., TX)
Public profile of a 300 MW utility-scale solar facility — illustrating how our thermal inspection program is designed around assets of this scale, with capabilities meeting IEC 62446-3 standards.
Facility Overview
Location: Near Plains, Yoakum County, TX
Owner/Developer: Longroad Energy
Offtaker: Meta (data centers)
Status: Under Construction
Expected COD: May 1, 2026
300 MW
AC Nameplate
400 MW
DC Capacity
78.4 mi
From Base
96/100
Priority Score
Technology: First Solar Series 7 thin-film CdTe modules with Nextracker single-axis tracking
Grid: Southwest Power Pool (SPP)
Inspection Considerations for 1000 Mile Solar
A 300 MW facility of this scale benefits from systematic inspection programs that balance thoroughness with operational continuity. Arrays of this size can typically be covered in focused multi-day campaigns. Pre-commissioning thermal surveys during construction can identify installation defects — damaged cells from handling, reversed bypass diodes, and connection failures — before the system goes live, avoiding costly rework after energization. Thin-film CdTe technology exhibits different thermal characteristics than crystalline silicon — lower temperature coefficients mean smaller thermal deltas for equivalent defects. Our inspection criteria are calibrated to thin-film thermal behavior for accurate defect detection. As an SPP-interconnected facility in the Texas panhandle, this installation operates under different market dynamics than ERCOT-connected sites. Maintaining peak performance through thermal inspection programs helps maximize revenue in the SPP market.
Warranty & Asset Protection
Pre-commissioning thermal surveys establish baseline documentation that protects the asset owner from day one. Any manufacturing defects identified before commercial operation begins are typically covered under manufacturer product warranties.
Regional Significance
Longroad's largest solar project to date, first in Texas SPP footprint. Fifth Longroad facility using First Solar technology.
Local Response — 78.4 mi from Base
Our Hale Center, TX base is 78.4 mi from 1000 Mile Solar. When IEC-compliant weather windows open (600+ W/m² irradiance, clear skies), we mobilize without the lead time or travel costs of out-of-region providers.
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Contact us to discuss our IEC 62446-3 thermal inspection capabilities for utility-scale solar installations. Our program is purpose-built around facilities of this scale, delivering professional thermographic services with georeferenced deliverables meeting industry standards.