Cortez Solar 3, LLC
25496 Road G, Cortez, CO 81321Plant Summary Information
Cortez Solar 3, LLC is ranked #71 out of 170 solar farms in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cortez Solar 3, LLC generated 737.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Cortez Solar 3, LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Altus Power America Management, LLC |
| Location | Montezuma County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2023 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 4.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 14.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,895 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #4,048 out of 7,027 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #182 out of 291 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #71 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 3, LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cortez Solar 3, LLC (66141) |
| Plant Address | 25496 Road G, Cortez, CO 81321 |
| Utility | Altus Power America Management, LLC (60281) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.30393, -108.57955 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2023 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 4.0 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 | QF23-554-000 |
| 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 Electric Assn, Inc (5862) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 12.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 711 Details Operating March 2023
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2023 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 90 |
| Tilt Angle | 60 |
| DC Net Capacity | 2.6 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Cortez Solar 3, LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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