83rd largest plant in Nebraska · 8228th nationally
Western Meadowlark Solar Scs Ne 1, Llc is a solar power plant in Nebraska with a nameplate capacity of 4.4 MW. It generates roughly 4.9k MWh per year — enough to power about 468 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 13% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Western Meadowlark Solar Scs Ne 1, Llc |
|---|---|
| Operator | Arevon Energy, Inc. |
| City | Scottsbluff |
| County | Scotts Bluff County |
| State | Nebraska |
| ZIP | 69361 |
| Coordinates | 41.88900, -103.64900 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30003 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 4.4 MW | Operating | 2020 |
| NERC Region | MRO |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool |
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.