Bighorn Solar 1
1875 Lime Road, Pueblo, CO 81006Plant Summary Information
Bighorn Solar 1 is ranked #45 out of 5,666 solar farms nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Bighorn Solar 1 generated 121.6 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Bighorn Solar 1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Lightsource Renewable Energy Asset Management, LLC |
| Location | Pueblo County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2021 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 594.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,123 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #45 out of 5,666 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #26 out of 250 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 136 Colorado Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Bighorn Solar 1
Bighorn Solar 1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Bighorn Solar 1 (63770) |
| Plant Address | 1875 Lime Road, Pueblo, CO 81006 |
| Utility | Lightsource Renewable Energy Asset Management, LLC (62842) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.20752, -104.59671 |
| Generation Dates on File | Nov 2021 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2021 |
| Annual Generation | 594.3 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | EG20-129-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of Colorado (15466) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator COBH1 Details Operating November 2021
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 240 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 240 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 240 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 2021 |
| 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 |
| DC Net Capacity | 300 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Bighorn Solar 1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Bighorn Solar 1, LLC | 400 Montgomery Street,8th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104 | 100.00% |
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