273rd largest plant in Oregon · 12057th nationally
Blackwell Creek Solar is a solar power plant in Oregon with a nameplate capacity of 1.4 MW.
| Plant Name | Blackwell Creek Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Blackwell Creek Solar Llc |
| City | Central Point |
| County | Jackson County |
| State | Oregon |
| ZIP | 97502 |
| Coordinates | 42.40414, -123.00831 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC24 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.4 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Pacificorp - West |
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.