50th largest plant in Colorado · 2025th nationally
Spanish Peaks Solar is a solar power plant in Colorado with a nameplate capacity of 140 MW.
| Plant Name | Spanish Peaks Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Spanish Peaks Solar Llc |
| City | Trinidad |
| County | Las Animas County |
| State | Colorado |
| ZIP | 81082 |
| Coordinates | 37.37800, -104.47500 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47301 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 140 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Public Service Company Of Colorado |
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.