233rd largest plant in Colorado · 11524th nationally
Monte Vista Solar 2 Csg, Llc is a solar power plant in Colorado with a nameplate capacity of 1.6 MW. It generates roughly 3.8k MWh per year — enough to power about 363 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 27% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Monte Vista Solar 2 Csg, Llc |
|---|---|
| Operator | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation |
| City | Monte Vista |
| County | Rio Grande County |
| State | Colorado |
| ZIP | 97114 |
| Coordinates | 37.57176, -106.09988 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 262 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.6 MW | Operating | 2020 |
| 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.