Elk Run is a solar power plant in Colorado.
| Plant Name | Elk Run |
|---|---|
| Operator | Cypress Creek Renewables |
| City | Aguilar |
| County | Las Animas County |
| State | Colorado |
| ZIP | 81020 |
| Coordinates | 37.45459, -104.48869 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELKRN | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 200 MW | Approved | — |
| 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.