Gato Montes Solar, LLC
9070 South Rita Road, Tucson, AZ 85747Plant Summary Information
Gato Montes Solar, LLC is ranked #87 out of 126 solar farms in Arizona in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Gato Montes Solar, LLC generated 1.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Gato Montes Solar, LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Deriva Energy |
| Location | Pima County, AZ |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2012 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 7.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 27.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,309 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2,797 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #137 out of 180 Arizona Power Plants | |
| Ranked #87 out of 126 Arizona Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operators |
Gato Montes Solar, LLC (2013 to 2021) Duke Energy Renewables Services (2022 to 2024) Deriva Energy (2025 to 2025) |
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Gato Montes Solar, LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Gato Montes Solar, LLC (58842) |
| Plant Address | 9070 South Rita Road, Tucson, AZ 85747 |
| Utility | Deriva Energy (65411) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.10278, -110.81972 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2013 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 7.4 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 | QF 12-478-002 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Tucson Electric Power Company (TEPC) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tucson Electric Power Co (24211) AZ |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 2012
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 20 |
| DC Net Capacity | 6.1 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Thin Film Other | No |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Gato Montes Solar, LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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