55th largest plant in Arizona · 2197th nationally
Mesquite Solar 5, Llc is a solar power plant in Arizona with a nameplate capacity of 120 MW. It generates roughly 54.9k MWh per year — enough to power about 5,225 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 5% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Mesquite Solar 5, Llc |
|---|---|
| Operator | Consolidated Edison Development Inc. |
| City | Tonopah |
| County | Maricopa County |
| State | Arizona |
| ZIP | 85354 |
| Coordinates | 33.32520, -112.91800 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS5 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 60.0 MW | Operating | 2023 |
| MS5B | Batteries | Battery | 60.0 MW | Operating | 2023 |
| 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.