Denver Metro Solar
2950- A North Hudson Rd, Watkins, CO 80137Plant Summary Information
Denver Metro Solar is ranked #148 out of 178 solar farms in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Denver Metro Solar generated 440.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Denver Metro Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Denver Metro Solar LLC |
| Location | Adams County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2017 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 2.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 7.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #10,674 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #5,562 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #259 out of 299 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #148 out of 178 Colorado Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Denver Metro Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Denver Metro Solar (61563) |
| Plant Address | 2950- A North Hudson Rd, Watkins, CO 80137 |
| Utility | Denver Metro Solar LLC (61163) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.7593, -104.62114 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2017 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2017 |
| Annual Generation | 2.3 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 | 17-1456-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| 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 | NA |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of Colorado (15466) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 0.48 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 53962 Details Operating December 2017
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2017 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Fixed Tilt | No |
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| DC Net Capacity | 2 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Denver Metro 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 Denver Metro Solar.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Community Solar Garden III LLC | Watkins, CO | 2.8 GWh | 2.6 mi |
| Adams Community Solar Garden LLC | Watkins, CO | 2.8 GWh | 2.7 mi |
| Amazon DEN2 Solar Project | Aurora, CO | 2.1 GWh | 6.9 mi |
| Blue Spruce Energy Center | Aurora, CO | 241.5 GWh | 3.3 mi |
| CO LI CSG 1 - Kamerra | Watkins, CO | 3.6 GWh | 2.7 mi |
| DIA 9 | Denver, CO | 24.0 GWh | 6.5 mi |
| Gaylord Rockies CHP | Aurora, CO | 19.5 GWh | 8 mi |
| Imboden Solar Garden | Watkins, CO | 6.8 GWh | 2.8 mi |
| Mtn. Solar 1 | Watkins, CO | 3.3 GWh | 2.3 mi |
| Mtn. Solar 2 | Watkins, CO | 3.6 GWh | 1.7 mi |
| Oak Leaf - CSG Portfolio (OL 37) | Watkins, CO | 2.5 GWh | 2.4 mi |
| Oak Leaf - CSG Portfolio (OL 38) | Watkins, CO | 3.0 GWh | 2.4 mi |
| Oak Leaf - CSG Portfolio (OL 44) | Watkins, CO | 3.0 GWh | 2.6 mi |
| Oak Leaf Solar XXIII LLC (CSG) | Watkins, CO | 2.7 GWh | 2.9 mi |
| Venture 1 - 1A CSG | Aurora, CO | 3.6 GWh | 2.5 mi |
| Venture 2 - 1B | Aurora, CO | 3.5 GWh | 2.4 mi |
| Venture 3 - 1C | Aurora, CO | 3.5 GWh | 2.5 mi |
| Venture 4 - 1D | Aurora, CO | 3.6 GWh | 2.5 mi |
| Xcel Adams 1 Community Solar Array | Watkins, CO | 3.0 GWh | 1.8 mi |
| Xcel Adams 2 Community Solar Array | Watkins, CO | 3.4 GWh | 2.7 mi |