Arroyo Solar is a solar power plant in Colorado.
| Plant Name | Arroyo Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Public Service Co Of Colorado |
| City | Avondale |
| County | Pueblo County |
| State | Colorado |
| ZIP | 81006 |
| Coordinates | 38.16166, -104.54880 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARY1 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 335 MW | Under Construction | — |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Public Service Company Of Colorado |
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.