Pivot Solar 52 is a solar power plant in Colorado.
| Plant Name | Pivot Solar 52 |
|---|---|
| Operator | Pivot Energy |
| City | Brush |
| County | Morgan County |
| State | Colorado |
| ZIP | 80723 |
| Coordinates | 40.27280, -103.63410 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PI52 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 3.7 MW | Under Construction | — |
| 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.