249th largest plant in Oregon · 10231st nationally
Ssd Clackamas 7, Llc is a solar power plant in Oregon with a nameplate capacity of 2.0 MW. It generates roughly 3.9k MWh per year — enough to power about 369 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 22% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Ssd Clackamas 7, Llc |
|---|---|
| Operator | Thor Solar 1 Cei, Llc |
| City | Molalla |
| County | Clackamas County |
| State | Oregon |
| ZIP | 97068 |
| Coordinates | 45.18200, -122.59100 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 2.0 MW | Operating | 2020 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Portland General Electric Company |
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.