Garrett Solar — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 63301
- Capacity
- 10 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Solar
- Technology
- Solar Photovoltaic
- Status
- Operating
- Location
- Lake, OR
- Operating Since
- 2019
- Generators
- 1
- Operator
- SOLV Energy, LLC
- Parent Company
- —
- Annual Generation
- 22,678 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- 25.8%
- Balancing Authority
- PacifiCorp - West
- ISO/RTO
- —
- NERC Region
- WECC
Garrett Solar
OperatingSolar
Ranked #19 of 149 Solar plants in OR#2077 of 7447 nationally
10 MW Solar operating in Lake, OR — PacifiCorp - West
EIAGEMWD
10 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2019
Operating Since
Location
Coordinates
42.1477, -120.4201
County
Lake, OR
Nearby Plants
- Airport SolarSolar47.3 MW · 2.0 km
- Kankakee Solar 3Solar2 MW · 5.6 km
- Black Cap Solar PlantSolar2 MW · 5.6 km
Ownership & Operator
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | SOLV Energy, LLC | SOLV Energy | — |
| Owner(s) | Garrett Solar, LLC | Garrett Solar LLC [100%] | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Ownership Chain
GEM identifies the owner as Garrett Solar LLC [100%]
This entity is not yet in the GEM ownership database — chain unavailable.
About
Garrett Solar is a 10 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Lake County, Oregon. The plant began operating in 2019 and is operated by SOLV Energy, LLC. It utilizes single-axis tracking technology to maximize solar energy capture. As of its latest annual generation data, the plant produced 22,678 MWh, achieving a capacity factor of 25.8%. Garrett Solar is interconnected to the PacifiCorp - West balancing authority within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region.
Garrett Solar is ranked as the 22nd largest solar plant in Oregon out of 147, and nationally it is ranked 1800 out of 7108. Financial data is available for the plant from LBNL, though specific figures are not provided. The plant has been the subject of 9 news articles, primarily focusing on industry developments, with one article related to grid issues.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Engineering & Generators
Grid Context
NERC Region
WECC
Balancing Authority
PacifiCorp - West
Grid Voltage
115 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
Interconnection Queue5 projectsBeta
OperationalSolar10 MWWest
Generation
653 MWh
Latest Month
22.7K MWh
Annual Generation
25.8%
Capacity Factor
Jan 2022 – Dec 2024
Financial DataBeta
Source: LBNL Utility-Scale SolarHIGH
$55.1/MWh
LCOE (Levelized Cost)
$25.4/MWh
Energy Value
Pricing & Market Data
This plant is outside organized wholesale electricity markets (ISOs/RTOs). Nodal pricing data is not available.
News & Articles (10)Beta
Grid·capacity addition
Maryland’s Largest Solar Project Launches, On Old Coal Mine
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CleanTechnica·2 months ago
Industry·technology
Maryland’s largest solar facility now online | Projects Weekly
This edition of Projects Weekly highlights the CPV Backbone Solar project, a 160 MW facility developed by an affiliate of Competitive Power...
Competitive Power (developer)
Solar Builder·2 months ago
Industry·technology
CPV Renewable commissions 160MW solar plant in Maryland
CPV Renewable Power has begun commercial operations at its 160MW solar project located in Garrett County, Maryland.
CPV Renewable Power (developer)
PV Tech·3 months ago
Industry·technology
US state launches massive 160-MW solar farm on abandoned coal mine
A former coal mine in western Maryland is now home to a 160-megawatt solar farm, the largest ever built in the state.
Interesting Engineering·3 months ago
Last updated 2026-03-14
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