Regional Asset Profile
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Regional Asset Profile: Texas Solar Nova 2 (Kent Co., TX)
Public profile of a 200 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 Spur, Kent County, TX
Owner/Developer: Texas Solar Nova 2, LLC
Operator: Clearway Energy Group
Status: Operating
Commissioned: February 2024
200 MW
AC Nameplate
~1.1M
Modules
5,000
Acres
76.5 mi
From Base
71/100
Priority Score
Technology: Utility-scale solar PV
Grid: ERCOT via WETT (Wind Energy Transmission Texas)
Inspection Considerations for Texas Solar Nova 2
At 200 MW, this facility represents a substantial installation where thermal inspection delivers strong ROI — large enough that manual inspection is impractical, yet compact enough for comprehensive aerial coverage in a single campaign. First-year operational inspections are critical for establishing baseline thermal signatures and catching installation defects that survived commissioning testing. Early detection typically falls under manufacturer warranty coverage. Connected to ERCOT via the Wind Energy Transmission Texas (WETT) system, this facility has access to Texas's competitive energy market. Thermal inspections help maintain the performance levels needed to capture value in ERCOT's real-time pricing.
Regional Significance
Major Clearway asset with blue-chip corporate offtakers
Local Response — 76.5 mi from Base
Our Hale Center, TX base is 76.5 mi from Texas Solar Nova 2. 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.