123rd largest plant in Colorado · 6299th nationally
Ash Mesa Solar, Llc is a solar power plant in Colorado with a nameplate capacity of 7.8 MW. It generates roughly 16.3k MWh per year — enough to power about 1,549 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 24% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Ash Mesa Solar, Llc |
|---|---|
| Operator | Ash Mesa Solar, Llc |
| City | Olathe |
| County | Montrose County |
| State | Colorado |
| ZIP | 81425 |
| Coordinates | 38.66337, -107.99665 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21536 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 7.8 MW | Operating | 2022 |
| Owner | Location | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Creek Power Holdings, Llc | El Segundo, CA | 10000.0% |
Ownership reported to EIA Form 860. Percentages reflect reported generator-level ownership share, averaged when a plant has multiple generators.
| 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.