1251st largest plant in California · 9652nd nationally
Rio Vista Solar is a solar power plant in California with a nameplate capacity of 2.7 MW.
| Plant Name | Rio Vista Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Rio Vista Executive Boat & Rv Storage, Llc |
| City | Rio Vista |
| County | Solano County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 94571 |
| Coordinates | 38.16492, -121.68468 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30200 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 2.7 MW | Testing | — |
| 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.