194th largest plant in Colorado · 9754th nationally
Pivot Solar 37 is a solar power plant in Colorado with a nameplate capacity of 2.5 MW.
| Plant Name | Pivot Solar 37 |
|---|---|
| Operator | Pivot Energy |
| City | Sterling |
| County | Logan County |
| State | Colorado |
| ZIP | 80722 |
| Coordinates | 40.62076, -103.23437 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PI37 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 2.5 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region |
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.