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Bighorn Solar 1

Bighorn Solar 1 is a solar power plant located in Pueblo, Colorado, within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) region. With an operating capacity of 240 MW, the facility harnesses solar energy to generate electricity. The plant is operated by Lightsource bp Renewable Energy Investments Limited, which is also the majority owner and holding company. Bighorn Solar 1 operates in an unregulated environment and primarily sells its generated power to Xcel Energy. The plant exemplifies the growing trend of renewable energy investments in the region, utilizing the abundant sunlight as its fuel source.

Tech Type:

Solar

Plant Operator:

Lightsource bp Renewable Energy Investments Limited

Regulatory Status:

Unregulated

Owner:

Lightsource bp Renewable Energy Investments Limited

NERC Region Code:

Western Electricity Coordinating Council

Power Control Area:

Public Service Company of Colorado

Connected Utility:

Western Electricity Coordinating Council

Water Source:

Operating Capacity (MW):

240

Year First Unit in Service:

2021

Fuel Type:

Sun

Co-fired/Fuel-switching Units?:

Energy Storage Duration (hours):

Energy Storage Capacity (MWh):

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