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10 MW Solar operating in El Paso, CO — Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region
10 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2016
Operating Since
Coordinates
38.6020, -104.6915
County
El Paso, CO
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Madison Energy Investments LLC | DG Colorado Solar | — |
| Owner(s) | DG Colorado Solar, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
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
Grid Region
Mountain West
Market
Bilateral Market
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
868 MWh
Latest Month
19.0K MWh
Annual Generation
21.6%
Capacity Factor
Data from 2016–2024
$13.9/MWh
Energy Value
$33.0/MWh
Capacity Value
This plant is in a bilateral market territory without organized wholesale pricing. Nodal pricing data is not available.
Last updated 2026-03-14
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Grid Voltage
12.5 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP