Power plants in Ellis County, Texas
5 operating power plants in Ellis County, Texas, with 2,517 MW of nameplate capacity, largest first. From EIA-860M, August 2026.
Plants
5
Nameplate capacity
2,517 MW
Net generation, 2025
8.93 TWh
Largest power plants in Ellis County
| # | Plant | MW | GWh, 2025 | Capacity factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midlothian Energy FacilityNatural gas | 1,734 | 6,948 | 45.7% |
| 2 | Ennis Power Company LLCNatural gas | 418 | 1,584 | 43.2% |
| 3 | Desert Willow Energy StorageBattery storage | 150 | −16.8* | – |
| 4 | Elm Branch Solar 1Solar | 135 | 253 | 21.4% |
| 5 | Ellis Solar LLCSolar | 80 | 165 | 23.6% |
* Fewer than 12 months of 2025 reported, so the total is partial.
MW is the nameplate capacity of operating generators and batteries. Source: EIA-860M August 2026, published 2026-09-24, and EIA-923 2025. Page updated 2026-10-04. Data sources
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