Pleasant Valley Solar 2 Project is a solar power plant in Idaho.
| Plant Name | Pleasant Valley Solar 2 Project |
|---|---|
| Operator | Pvs 2, Llc |
| City | Boise |
| County | Ada County |
| State | Idaho |
| ZIP | 83716 |
| Coordinates | 43.32778, -115.98822 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PVS2 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 125 MW | Under Construction | — |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Idaho Power Company |
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.