Dolores Canyon Solar is a solar power plant in Colorado.
| Plant Name | Dolores Canyon Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Tri-State G & T Assn, Inc |
| City | Cahone |
| County | Montezuma County |
| State | Colorado |
| ZIP | 81320 |
| Coordinates | 37.70500, -108.75500 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C0497 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 110 MW | Planned | — |
| 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.