186th largest plant in Oregon · 9135th nationally
Or - Solops - Spi 18 - Belvedere is a solar power plant in Oregon with a nameplate capacity of 3.0 MW.
| Plant Name | Or - Solops - Spi 18 - Belvedere |
|---|---|
| Operator | Belvedere Solar, Llc |
| City | Mount Angel |
| County | Marion County |
| State | Oregon |
| ZIP | 97362 |
| Coordinates | 45.05568, -122.80344 |
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| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BELVD | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 3.0 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Portland General Electric 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.