241st largest plant in Colorado · 11698th nationally
Bh Csg 3 is a solar power plant in Colorado with a nameplate capacity of 1.5 MW.
| Plant Name | Bh Csg 3 |
|---|---|
| Operator | Pivot Energy |
| City | La Junta |
| County | Otero County |
| State | Colorado |
| ZIP | 81050 |
| Coordinates | 37.98352, -103.57624 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BHC3 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.5 MW | Operating | 2023 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region |
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.