Rancho Seco Solar is a solar power plant in California.
| Plant Name | Rancho Seco Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist |
| City | Herald |
| County | Sacramento County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 95638 |
| Coordinates | 38.34002, -121.11386 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.0 MW | Retired | 1984 |
| 2 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.0 MW | Retired | 1986 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Balancing Authority Of Northern California |
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.