Mesa Solar Array is a solar power plant in Arizona.
| Plant Name | Mesa Solar Array |
|---|---|
| Operator | Apple, Inc |
| City | Mesa |
| County | Maricopa County |
| State | Arizona |
| ZIP | 85209 |
| Coordinates | 33.34694, -111.60306 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSA1 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 4.0 MW | Retired | 2013 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Salt River Project |
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.