Pixley Solar Energy is a solar power plant in Kansas.
| Plant Name | Pixley Solar Energy |
|---|---|
| Operator | Pixley Solar Energy Llc |
| City | Pixley |
| County | Barber County |
| State | Kansas |
| ZIP | 67104 |
| Coordinates | 37.26609, -98.50019 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIXLY | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 189 MW | Under Construction | — |
| NERC Region | MRO |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool |
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.