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1.5 MW Solar operating in Weld, CO — Public Service Company of Colorado
1.5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2017
Operating Since
Coordinates
40.2313, -104.7875
County
Weld, CO
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | MN8 Energy LLC | MN8 Energy | — |
| Owner(s) | MN8 Energy LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
The Weld 1 Community Solar Array is a 1.5 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Weld County, Colorado. The plant began operating in 2017 and is owned and operated by MN8 Energy LLC. It utilizes a single-axis tracking system to maximize solar energy capture. As of the most recent data, the plant ranks 125th in size among Colorado's 177 power plants, and 5740th nationally out of 7108 plants.
The Weld 1 Community Solar Array operates within the Public Service Company of Colorado balancing authority, which is part of the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. In its most recent year of operation, the plant generated 3,415 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 25.9%. The plant's primary fuel source is solar energy (SUN).
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Mountain West
Market
Bilateral Market
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
153 MWh
Latest Month
3.4K MWh
Annual Generation
25.9%
Capacity Factor
Data from 2018–2024
$16.5/MWh
Energy Value
$29.9/MWh
Capacity Value
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Grid Voltage
13.2 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP