Ironwood Solar is a solar power plant in Arizona.
| Plant Name | Ironwood Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Arizona Public Service Co |
| City | Dateland |
| County | Yuma County |
| State | Arizona |
| ZIP | 85333 |
| Coordinates | 32.91556, -113.57778 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I168M | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 168 MW | Under Construction | — |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Arizona Public Service Company |
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.