Clear Spring Ranch PV Project — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 60511
- Capacity
- 10 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Solar
- Technology
- Solar Photovoltaic
- Status
- Operating
- Location
- El Paso, CO
- Operating Since
- 2016
- Generators
- 1
- Operator
- DG Colorado Solar, LLC
- Parent Company
- —
- Annual Generation
- 18,994 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- 21.6%
- Balancing Authority
- Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region
- ISO/RTO
- —
- NERC Region
- WECC
Clear Spring Ranch PV Project
OperatingSolar
Ranked #36 of 180 Solar plants in CO#2037 of 7447 nationally
10 MW Solar operating in El Paso, CO — Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region
EIAGEMWD
10 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2016
Operating Since
Location
Coordinates
38.6020, -104.6915
County
El Paso, CO
Nearby Plants
- Front Range Power PlantNatural Gas554.3 MW · 3.2 km
- Ray D NixonNatural Gas282.6 MW · 3.7 km
- Palmer SolarSolar60 MW · 4.7 km
Ownership & Operator
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | DG Colorado Solar, LLC | DG Colorado Solar | — |
| Owner(s) | DG Colorado Solar, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Ownership Chain
No GEM tracker match for this plant — ownership chain unavailable.
About
The Clear Spring Ranch PV Project is a 10 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in El Paso County, Colorado. The plant, which began operating in 2016, is owned and operated by DG Colorado Solar, LLC. It utilizes single-axis tracking technology to maximize solar energy capture. The plant is connected to the Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region balancing authority within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region.
In its most recent year of operation, the Clear Spring Ranch PV Project generated 18,994 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 21.6%. The plant is ranked 33rd out of 177 solar facilities in Colorado and 1904th out of 7108 solar facilities nationally. Financial data is available for the plant from LBNL, though specific figures are not provided. The plant has been mentioned in eight news articles, covering topics such as industry trends, deals, grid integration, regulatory matters, and hazards.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Engineering & Generators
Grid Context
NERC Region
WECC
Balancing Authority
Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region
Grid Voltage
12.5 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
Generation
868 MWh
Latest Month
19.0K MWh
Annual Generation
21.6%
Capacity Factor
Jan 2022 – Dec 2024
Financial DataBeta
Source: LBNL Utility-Scale SolarHIGH
$59.8/MWh
LCOE (Levelized Cost)
$13.9/MWh
Energy Value
Pricing & Market Data
This plant is outside organized wholesale electricity markets (ISOs/RTOs). Nodal pricing data is not available.
News & Articles (8)Beta
Industry·corporate
Driving in Fukushima? Steer clear of this solar farm
FUKUSHIMA—A new problem has befallen the already notorious mega solar project on Mount Sendatsuyama: glaring light reflecting off the...
Fukushima (operator)
朝日新聞·7 months ago
Deals·project finance
Texas Finalizes $1.8 Billion for Microgrid Program to Boost Critical Infrastructure Resilience
Texas has approved $1.8 billion for a new microgrid program to boost backup power at critical sites such as hospitals, water systems,...
Texas (operator)
University of Houston·9 months ago
Industry·corporate
Sheep take on landscaping at Minnesota solar farm
Hundreds of sheep are hard at work this spring in central Minnesota — not on a farm, but beneath solar panels.
Minnesota (operator)
CBS News·10 months ago
Regulatory·federal policy
Regulating Utility-Scale Solar Projects on Agricultural Land
Energy policy research from the University of Pennsylvania.
University of Pennsylvania (other)
Kleinman Center for Energy Policy·3 years ago
Last updated 2026-03-14
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