159th largest plant in Arizona · 12057th nationally
Banner Solar Ironwood is a solar power plant in Arizona with a nameplate capacity of 1.4 MW.
| Plant Name | Banner Solar Ironwood |
|---|---|
| Operator | Banner Solar Ironwood Llc |
| City | Queen Creek |
| County | Pinal County |
| State | Arizona |
| ZIP | 85140 |
| Coordinates | 33.21314, -111.56690 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4761 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.4 MW | Operating | 2021 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Arizona Public Service Company |
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.