277th largest plant in Oregon · 12185th nationally
Or -Solops - Spi 18 - Cork is a solar power plant in Oregon with a nameplate capacity of 1.3 MW.
| Plant Name | Or -Solops - Spi 18 - Cork |
|---|---|
| Operator | Cork Solar, Llc |
| City | Molalla |
| County | Clackamas County |
| State | Oregon |
| ZIP | 97038 |
| Coordinates | 45.12755, -122.55742 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORK | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.3 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.