Regional Asset Profile
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Regional Asset Profile: Hornet Solar (Swisher Co., TX)
Public profile of a 600 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
Status: Recently Commissioned
Commissioned: April 10, 2025
600 MW
AC Nameplate
745 MW
DC Capacity
~1.4M
Modules
3,800
Acres
29.0 mi
From Base
98/100
Priority Score
Technology: Bifacial modules with single-axis tracking
Inspection Considerations for Hornet Solar
At 600 MW, this is among the largest solar installations in Texas. Facilities of this scale typically require phased inspection programs — dividing the array into sections inspected quarterly to maintain full coverage without disrupting operations. After 2 years of service, thermal inspections at this stage help establish degradation trends. Comparing current thermal signatures against earlier baselines reveals developing issues before they cause measurable production losses. Bifacial module installations present unique thermal inspection considerations — rear-side albedo heating can create thermal patterns that differ from standard monofacial arrays. Our inspection protocols account for bifacial thermal behavior to avoid false-positive defect classifications.
Regional Significance
Largest single-phase solar project in Texas at time of commissioning
Local Response — 29.0 mi from Base
Our Hale Center, TX base is 29.0 mi from Hornet 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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Professional Solar Thermal Inspection Services
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.