Rio Rico Solar
1401 E Frontage Rd, Rio Rico, AZ 85648Plant Summary Information
Rio Rico Solar is ranked #100 out of 121 solar farms in Arizona in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Rio Rico Solar generated 2.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Rio Rico Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | UNS Electric, Inc |
| Location | Santa Cruz County, AZ |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2014 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 3.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 10.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #9,818 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #4,832 out of 7,015 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #152 out of 176 Arizona Power Plants | |
| Ranked #100 out of 121 Arizona Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Rio Rico Solar
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Rio Rico Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Rio Rico Solar (59044) |
| Plant Address | 1401 E Frontage Rd, Rio Rico, AZ 85648 |
| Utility | UNS Electric, Inc (19728) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 31.5, -111.00806 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2014 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2014 |
| Annual Generation | 3.0 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Tucson Electric Power Company (TEPC) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | UNS Electric, Inc (19728) AZ |
| Grid Voltage | 13.20 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator RRSF Details Operating March 2014
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2014 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 25 |
| DC Net Capacity | 7.2 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Rio Rico Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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