535th largest plant in California · 4157th nationally
P66 Rodeo Solar is a solar power plant in California with a nameplate capacity of 30.2 MW.
| Plant Name | P66 Rodeo Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | P66 Rodeo Solar |
| City | Rodeo |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 94572 |
| Coordinates | 38.03500, -122.24700 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P66RS | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 30.2 MW | Operating | 2023 |
| 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.