Bakeoven Solar is a solar power plant in Oregon.
| Plant Name | Bakeoven Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Avangrid Power Llc |
| City | Maupin |
| County | Wasco County |
| State | Oregon |
| ZIP | 97037 |
| Coordinates | 45.13179, -120.88066 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOS1 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 60.0 MW | Under Construction | — |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Avangrid Renewables Llc |
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.