American Falls Solar
2594 Smith Rd, American Falls, ID 83650Plant Summary Information
American Falls Solar is ranked #8 out of 13 solar farms in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
American Falls Solar generated 7.3 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | American Falls Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | American Falls Solar LLC |
| Location | Power County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2017 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 44.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 162.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,129 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #948 out of 6,174 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #68 out of 140 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 out of 13 Idaho Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for American Falls Solar
American Falls Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | American Falls Solar (60011) |
| Plant Address | 2594 Smith Rd, American Falls, ID 83650 |
| Utility | American Falls Solar LLC (59757) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.824, -112.752 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2017 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2017 |
| Annual Generation | 44.2 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 | QF 17-62-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Idaho Power Company (IPCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Idaho Power Co (9191) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV / 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator IPAF Details Operating March 2017
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 20 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 2017 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 60 |
| DC Net Capacity | 26 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
American Falls Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding American Falls Solar.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Falls | American Falls, ID | 242.4 GWh | 7.1 mi |
| American Falls Solar II | American Falls, ID | 43.9 GWh | 0 mi |
| Bannock County LFG to Energy | Pocatello, ID | 12.8 GWh | 19.7 mi |
| Cedar Creek Wind, LLC | Shelley, ID | 470.9 GWh | 49.4 mi |
| City Power Plant | Idaho Falls, ID | 40.4 GWh | 58.3 mi |
| Gem State | Idaho Falls, ID | 108.5 GWh | 52.6 mi |
| Grace | Grace, ID | 88.1 GWh | 52.6 mi |
| Kettle Butte Digester, LLC | Roberts, ID | 9.2 GWh | 60.7 mi |
| Last Chance | Grace, ID | 4.5 GWh | 55.3 mi |
| Lower No 1 | Idaho Falls, ID | 38.9 GWh | 56.5 mi |
| Lower No 2 | Idaho Falls, ID | 5.4 GWh | 56.5 mi |
| Marsh Valley Development | McCammon, ID | 6.9 GWh | 33.5 mi |
| Minidoka | Rupert, ID | 111.7 GWh | 38.6 mi |
| Power County Wind Park North | American Falls, ID | 61.3 GWh | 5.9 mi |
| Power County Wind Park South | American Falls, ID | 53.4 GWh | 8.3 mi |
| Raft River Geothermal Power Plant | Malta, ID | 92.0 GWh | 59.5 mi |
| Rockland Wind Farm | American Falls, ID | 250.6 GWh | 12.8 mi |
| Simplot Leasing Don Plant | Pocatello, ID | 71.5 GWh | 12.7 mi |
| Soda | Soda Springs, ID | 19.1 GWh | 55 mi |
| Upper Power Plant | Idaho Falls, ID | 44.9 GWh | 61.5 mi |