2.7 MW Solar operating in Saguache, CO — Public Service Company of Colorado
2.7 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2017
Operating Since
Coordinates
37.7695, -106.2125
County
Saguache, CO
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | AEP Onsite Partners, LLC | AEP OnSite Partners | — |
| Owner(s) | AEP Onsite Partners, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
The San Luis Valley Solar Array is a 2.7 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Saguache County, Colorado. The plant began operating in 2017 and is owned and operated by AEP Onsite Partners, LLC. It utilizes a single-axis tracking system to maximize solar energy capture. The plant is interconnected to the Public Service Company of Colorado balancing authority, within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region.
In its most recent year of operation, the San Luis Valley Solar Array generated 5,128 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 21.6%. The plant consists of a single generator. In terms of size, the San Luis Valley Solar Array ranks as the 75th largest solar plant in Colorado out of 177, and 4174th nationally out of 7108.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
WECC
Balancing Authority
Public Service Company of Colorado
Grid Voltage
12.5 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
325 MWh
Latest Month
5.1K MWh
Annual Generation
21.6%
Capacity Factor
No financial data available for this plant.
This plant is outside organized wholesale electricity markets (ISOs/RTOs). Nodal pricing data is not available.