70th largest plant in Utah · 6987th nationally
Smithfield 1 is a solar power plant in Utah with a nameplate capacity of 5.0 MW.
| Plant Name | Smithfield 1 |
|---|---|
| Operator | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation |
| City | Milford |
| County | Beaver County |
| State | Utah |
| ZIP | 84751 |
| Coordinates | 38.38810, -112.99460 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 523 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 5.0 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region |
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.