233rd largest plant in Colorado · 11524th nationally
Denver Metro Solar is a solar power plant in Colorado with a nameplate capacity of 1.6 MW.
| Plant Name | Denver Metro Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Denver Metro Solar Llc |
| City | Watkins |
| County | Adams County |
| State | Colorado |
| ZIP | 80137 |
| Coordinates | 39.75930, -104.62114 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53962 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.6 MW | Operating | 2017 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Public Service Company Of Colorado |
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.