16th largest plant in Wyoming · 1882nd nationally
South Cheyenne Solar is a solar power plant in Wyoming with a nameplate capacity of 150 MW.
| Plant Name | South Cheyenne Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Southern Power Co |
| City | South Greeley |
| County | Laramie County |
| State | Wyoming |
| ZIP | 82007 |
| Coordinates | 41.02721, -104.77597 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHY | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 150 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.