Palmer Solar
14230 Solar Power Circle, Fountain, CO 80817Plant Summary Information
Palmer Solar is ranked #15 out of 178 solar farms in Colorado in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Palmer Solar generated 49.5 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | Palmer Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Deriva Energy |
| Location | El Paso County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2020 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 140.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 523.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,142 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #782 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #66 out of 299 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #15 out of 178 Colorado Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operators |
Palmer Solar LLC (2018 to 2021) Duke Energy Renewables Services (2022 to 2024) Deriva Energy (2025 to 2025) |
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Palmer Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Palmer Solar (62495) |
| Plant Address | 14230 Solar Power Circle, Fountain, CO 80817 |
| Utility | Deriva Energy (65411) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.6299, -104.6526 |
| Generation Dates on File | Apr 2020 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2020 |
| Annual Generation | 140.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| 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 | Colorado Springs City of (3989) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 20181 Details Operating April 2020
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 60 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 60 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 60 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2020 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| DC Net Capacity | 81.5 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Palmer Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Palmer Solar, LLC | 550 S. Caldwell Street, NAS09, Suite 925, Charlotte, NC 28202 | 100.00% |
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| Fountain Valley Power Facility | Fountain, CO | 93.5 GWh | 5.4 mi |
| Front Range Power Plant | Fountain, CO | 2.4 TWh | 2.9 mi |
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| Manitou Springs | Manitou Spring, CO | 2.0 GWh | 21.7 mi |
| Neptune Energy Center Hybrid | Boone, CO | 620.7 GWh | 24.4 mi |
| Pike Solar Hybrid | Fountain, CO | 442.2 GWh | 3.9 mi |
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| South Plant (CO) | Colorado Springs, CO | 223.6 GWh | 16.6 mi |
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