230th largest plant in Colorado · 11440th nationally
Pivot Solar 10 is a solar power plant in Colorado with a nameplate capacity of 1.7 MW.
| Plant Name | Pivot Solar 10 |
|---|---|
| Operator | Nautilus Solar Solutions |
| City | Aurora |
| County | Arapahoe County |
| State | Colorado |
| ZIP | 80011 |
| Coordinates | 39.72883, -104.77063 |
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| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.7 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| 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.