☀ Solar Power Plants in Wyoming
Wyoming operates 3 solar power plants totaling 242 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 173.7k MWh.
Utility-scale solar farms convert sunlight directly into electricity using photovoltaic panels. They produce zero direct emissions and have no fuel cost, but generation is variable — peaking at midday and falling to zero at night. Capacity factors typically run 18–28% in good locations.
Plants3operating
Capacity242 MWnameplate
Generation173.7k MWhannual
All Wyoming solar plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Cheyenne Solar | South Greeley | Laramie County | 150 MW | Southern Power Co |
| Sweetwater Solar | Green River | Sweetwater County | 92 MW | Onward Energy |
| Goshen Solar | Yoder | Goshen County | — | Goshen Solar, Llc |