Cortez Solar 1, LLC
10574 Road 29, Cortez, CO 81321Plant Summary Information
Cortez Solar 1, LLC is ranked #62 out of 170 solar farms in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cortez Solar 1, LLC generated 992.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Cortez Solar 1, LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Altus Power America Management, LLC |
| Location | Montezuma County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2022 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 5.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 20.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,018 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3,353 out of 7,015 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #168 out of 290 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #62 out of 170 Colorado Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (2022 to 2024) Altus Power America Management, LLC (2025 to 2025) |
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Cortez Solar 1, LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cortez Solar 1, LLC (66095) |
| Plant Address | 10574 Road 29, Cortez, CO 81321 |
| Utility | Altus Power America Management, LLC (60281) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.36171, -108.52468 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2023 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 5.6 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 | 23-164-000 |
| 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 | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Empire District Electric Co (5860) KS |
| Grid Voltage | 12.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 712 Details Operating December 2022
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2022 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 52 |
| DC Net Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Cortez Solar 1, LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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