Apache Solar I
3800 N. Hwy 191, Cochise, AZ 85606Plant Summary Information
Apache Solar I is ranked #40 out of 112 solar farms in Arizona in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Apache Solar I generated 11.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Apache Solar I |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Arizona Electric Pwr Coop Inc |
| Location | Cochise County, AZ |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2017 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 55.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 199.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,891 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #880 out of 6,182 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #80 out of 165 Arizona Power Plants | |
| Ranked #40 out of 112 Arizona Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Apache Solar I
Apache Solar I Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Apache Solar I (60964) |
| Plant Address | 3800 N. Hwy 191, Cochise, AZ 85606 |
| Utility | Arizona Electric Pwr Coop Inc (796) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.06814, -109.89038 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2017 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2017 |
| Annual Generation | 55.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration - Desert Southwest Region (WALC) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Arizona Electric Pwr Coop Inc (796) |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
Generator AEPS1 Details Operating October 2017
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 20 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2017 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 90 |
| DC Net Capacity | 24.7 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator AEPB1 Details Operating June 2024
| Technology | Batteries |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Battery |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 10 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2024 |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Electricity used for energy storage |
| Energy Storage Details | |
| Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH | 40 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Charge Rate | 10 MW |
| Maximum Discharge Rate | 10 MW |
| Storage Technology | LIB |
| Nameplate Reactive Power Rating | 2 |
| Storage Enclosure Type | CS |
| Arbitrage | Yes |
| Ramping Spinning Reserve | Yes |
| System Peak Shaving | P |
| Voltage Or Reactive Power Support | Yes |
| Excess Wind And Solar Generation | Yes |
| Ac Coupled | Yes |
| Direct Support Of Another Unit | Yes |
| Direct Support Plant Id | 60964 |
| Direct Support Gen Id | AEPS1 |
| Support T D Asset | Yes |
Generator TRIB1 Details Operating June 2024
| Technology | Batteries |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Battery |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 10 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2024 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Electricity used for energy storage |
| Energy Storage Details | |
| Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH | 40 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Charge Rate | 10 MW |
| Maximum Discharge Rate | 10 MW |
| Storage Technology | LIB |
| Nameplate Reactive Power Rating | 2 |
| Storage Enclosure Type | CS |
| Arbitrage | Yes |
| Ramping Spinning Reserve | Yes |
| System Peak Shaving | P |
| Voltage Or Reactive Power Support | Yes |
| Excess Wind And Solar Generation | Yes |
| Ac Coupled | Yes |
| Direct Support Of Another Unit | Yes |
| Direct Support Plant Id | 60964 |
| Direct Support Gen Id | AEPS1 |
| Support T D Asset | Yes |
Apache Solar I Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Southwest Cooperative | 1000 S. Highway 80, Benson, AZ 85602 | Generator AEPB1 | 100.00% |
| Sierra Southwest Cooperative | 1000 S. Highway 80, Benson, AZ 85602 | Generator AEPS1 | 100.00% |
| Sierra Southwest Cooperative | 1000 S. Highway 80, Benson, AZ 85602 | Generator TRIB1 | 100.00% |
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| Prairie Fire | Tucson, AZ | 7.8 GWh | 54.5 mi |
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