111th largest plant in Colorado · 5937th nationally
Dia 9 is a solar power plant in Colorado with a nameplate capacity of 9.8 MW.
| Plant Name | Dia 9 |
|---|---|
| Operator | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation |
| City | Denver |
| County | Adams County |
| State | Colorado |
| ZIP | 80249 |
| Coordinates | 39.84666, -104.66434 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 724 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 9.8 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| 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.