Query
Topaz Generating
Type
Entity Briefing
Entity
Topaz Generating
Generated
2026-10-18T04:08:37.618Z

Briefing on Topaz Generating

Entity Briefing
Generated Oct 18, 2026·Dataset freshness not reported
605 MW
Capacity
Operating
Current status
2021
Operating since
10
Generators
11.3%
Capacity factor
599 GWh
Annual generation
Briefing/plantOperating

Topaz Generating is a 605 MW Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine asset in ERCOT (Texas), currently Operating.

Topaz Generating is reported in Texas since 2021 under ACON Investments. Available operating and financial measures include 11.3% capacity factor and 599 GWh annual generation; $920/kW reported CapEx.

Location
Galveston, Texas
Technology
Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Owner / parent
ACON Investments
Operator
City of San Antonio - (TX)
Grid
ERCOT (Texas)
Plant ID
63688

What stands out

1

Topaz Generating is a 605 MW Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine asset in Texas with status Operating.

2

Latest annual operating measures report 11.3% capacity factor and 599 GWh annual generation.

3

Available financial measures include $920/kW CapEx.

Market and operating context

ISO / market
ERCOT (Texas)
Balancing authority
Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc.
NERC region
TRE
State rank
#63 of 325
National rank
#408 of 2,025

Why it matters

For this asset in ERCOT (Texas), operating status, generation, ownership, and linked events are the primary facts for performance and asset-level diligence. The exact chart and source-linked records below let the reader test those facts before moving to a deeper report.