223rd largest plant in Colorado · 11275th nationally
Brighton Pv Solar Plant is a solar power plant in Colorado with a nameplate capacity of 1.8 MW. It generates roughly 3.1k MWh per year — enough to power about 297 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 20% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Brighton Pv Solar Plant |
|---|---|
| Operator | Hangar 160 Llc |
| City | Brighton |
| County | Adams County |
| State | Colorado |
| ZIP | 80602 |
| Coordinates | 39.98250, -104.94083 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15755 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.8 MW | Operating | 2012 |
| 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.