Atlas Solar Iv is a solar power plant in Arizona.
| Plant Name | Atlas Solar Iv |
|---|---|
| Operator | Atlas Solar Iv, Llc |
| City | Salome |
| County | La Paz County |
| State | Arizona |
| ZIP | 85325 |
| Coordinates | 33.58290, -113.57692 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALTS4 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 300 MW | Under Construction | — |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator |
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.