Norcal Fpv 1 is a solar power plant in California.
| Plant Name | Norcal Fpv 1 |
|---|---|
| Operator | Norcal Fpv 1, Llc |
| City | Pleasanton |
| County | Alameda County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 94588 |
| Coordinates | 37.67780, -121.82750 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17184 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 10.0 MW | Under Construction | — |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator |
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.