Rio Rico Solar
1401 E Frontage Rd, Rio Rico, AZ 85648Plant Summary Information
Rio Rico Solar is ranked #80 out of 107 solar farms in Arizona in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Rio Rico Solar generated 2.6 GWh during the 3-month period between August 2023 to November 2023.
| Plant Name | Rio Rico Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | UNS Electric, Inc |
| Location | Santa Cruz County, AZ |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2014 |
| Last Update | Nov 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 4.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 17.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,794 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2,991 out of 5,666 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #130 out of 159 Arizona Power Plants | |
| Ranked #80 out of 107 Arizona Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
Map of Rio Rico Solar
Full Screen MapRegister Now for Comprehensive Access
Subscribe now to access all power plant data, utility information, FERC EQR data, and more for Rio Rico Solar.
Monthly Net Generation for Rio Rico Solar
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 Nov 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2014 |
| Annual Generation | 4.7 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 | 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 | |||
Power Plants with Similar Net Generation
Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Solar.
| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #2981 | Ports Jersey City Solar | Jersey City, NJ | 4.7 GWh |
| #2982 | Tuttle | Tuttle, OK | 4.7 GWh |
| #2983 | Webb Road Solar | Waterville, ME | 4.7 GWh |
| #2984 | SulusSolar35 | Molalla, OR | 4.7 GWh |
| #2985 | Templeton | Templeton, MA | 4.7 GWh |
| #2986 | Fort Bliss (DEA EPIC) | El Paso, TX | 4.7 GWh |
| #2987 | Boutillier Solar, LLC CSG | Leicester, MA | 4.7 GWh |
| #2988 | Haven Solar Project CSG | Saint Cloud, MN | 4.7 GWh |
| #2989 | Ogburn Solar, LLC | Jefferson, SC | 4.7 GWh |
| #2990 | Big Boy | Gibsonville, NC | 4.7 GWh |
| #2992 | USS Solar Brick | Standard City, IL | 4.7 GWh |
| #2993 | Westside Solar Power PV1 | Lemoore, CA | 4.6 GWh |
| #2994 | Mustang | Oklahoma City, OK | 592.9 GWh |
| #2995 | Lyra Community Solar | Waterville, MN | 4.6 GWh |
| #2996 | 145 Talmadge Solar | Edison, NJ | 4.6 GWh |
| #2997 | Town of Rocky Hill PV CSG | Rocky Hill, CT | 4.6 GWh |
| #2998 | Lindberg FIeld Solar | San Diego, CA | 4.6 GWh |
| #2999 | Dudley | Dudley, MA | 4.6 GWh |
| #3000 | Acton | Acton, ME | 4.6 GWh |
| #3001 | Augusta | Augusta, ME | 4.6 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Rio Rico Solar.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actus Lend Lease DMAFB | Tucson, AZ | 3.0 GWh | 47.9 mi |
| Amazon TUS2 | Tucson, AZ | 5.3 GWh | 44.6 mi |
| Avalon Solar | Pima, AZ | 70.9 GWh | 34.8 mi |
| Avalon Solar II | Sahuarita, AZ | 43.9 GWh | 34.7 mi |
| Cogenra - TEP | Tucson, AZ | 2.1 GWh | 43.1 mi |
| Davis Monthan AFB (AZ) West Airfield | Tucson, AZ | 31.5 GWh | 47 mi |
| Fort Huachuca Solar PV Project | Sierra Vista, AZ | 37.2 GWh | 38.9 mi |
| FRB Solar Farm | Tucson, AZ | 4.1 GWh | 43.4 mi |
| Gato Montes Solar, LLC | Tucson, AZ | 6.2 GWh | 43.1 mi |
| H Wilson Sundt Generating Station | Tucson, AZ | 1.9 TWh | 46 mi |
| Iron Horse Battery Storage Hybrid | Tucson, AZ | 4.6 GWh | 42.8 mi |
| Pima Community College | Tucson, AZ | 2.4 GWh | 47.4 mi |
| Pima Community College - East Campus | Tucson, AZ | 1.6 GWh | 44.7 mi |
| Prairie Fire | Tucson, AZ | 7.5 GWh | 44 mi |
| Raptor Ridge | Tucson, AZ | 33.5 GWh | 45.3 mi |
| Tech Park Solar | Tucson, AZ | 13.7 GWh | 42.8 mi |
| UASTP I | Tucson, AZ | 403.0 MWh | 42.8 mi |
| Valencia | Nogales, AZ | 5.7 GWh | 10.5 mi |
| Valencia Solar | Tucson, AZ | 26.2 GWh | 45.4 mi |
| Wilmot Energy Center LLC | Tucson, AZ | 252.5 GWh | 38.2 mi |