Rp Farmers Coop 1 is a solar power plant in California.
| Plant Name | Rp Farmers Coop 1 |
|---|---|
| Operator | Rp Farmers Coop 1, Llc |
| City | Coalinga |
| County | Fresno County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 93210 |
| Coordinates | 36.24800, -120.23000 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FARM1 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.1 MW | Approved | — |
| 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.