1157th largest plant in California · 9135th nationally
Putah Creek Solar Farm North is a solar power plant in California with a nameplate capacity of 3.0 MW.
| Plant Name | Putah Creek Solar Farm North |
|---|---|
| Operator | Putah Creek Solar Farms Llc |
| City | Winters |
| County | Yolo County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 95694 |
| Coordinates | 38.52453, -121.99531 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCEF | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 3.0 MW | Operating | 2022 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator |
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.