AFA Solar Farm
Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO 80840Plant Summary Information
AFA Solar Farm is ranked #33 out of 160 solar farms in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
AFA Solar Farm generated 1.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | AFA Solar Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Solar Star Colorado II LLC |
| Location | El Paso County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2011 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 10.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 38.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,982 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,779 out of 6,397 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #120 out of 277 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #33 out of 160 Colorado Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for AFA Solar Farm
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AFA Solar Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | AFA Solar Farm (57554) |
| Plant Address | Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO 80840 |
| Utility | Solar Star Colorado II LLC (56892) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.9579, -104.80663 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2011 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2011 |
| Annual Generation | 10.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | QF11-224-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Colorado Springs - (CO) (3989) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator AFA1 Details Operating March 2011
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 5.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| DC Net Capacity | 6 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
AFA Solar Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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