Orchard Ranch Solar
E. Orchard Ranch Ln, Orchard, ID 83650Plant Summary Information
Orchard Ranch Solar is ranked #9 out of 13 solar farms in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Orchard Ranch Solar generated 4.4 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.
| Plant Name | Orchard Ranch Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Orchard Ranch Solar, LLC |
| Location | Ada County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2017 |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 45.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 160.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,279 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,086 out of 6,487 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #68 out of 141 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #9 out of 13 Idaho Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Orchard Ranch Solar
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Orchard Ranch Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Orchard Ranch Solar (60010) |
| Plant Address | E. Orchard Ranch Ln, Orchard, ID 83650 |
| Utility | Orchard Ranch Solar, LLC (59756) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.467, -116.285 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2017 to Feb 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2017 |
| Annual Generation | 45.2 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 17-65-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Idaho Power Company (IPCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Idaho Power Co (9191) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV / 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator IPOR Details Operating March 2017
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 20 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 2017 |
| 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 |
| Tilt Angle | 60 |
| DC Net Capacity | 26 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Orchard Ranch Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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