Comanche Solar— 120 MW Solar
Comanche Solar is a 120 MW solar power plant located in the United States, operated by Novatus Energy since its commissioning in 2016. The facility utilizes photovoltaic technology to convert sunlight into electricity, contributing to the solar energy landscape in the country. It ranks as the 56th largest solar plant in the United States. With 120 MW, it represents 0.29% of the country's total solar capacity of 40,823 MW. The United States has 3,289 solar plants with a combined capacity of 40,823 MW. Compared to the largest solar plant, Sandstone Solar Energy Project at 2,000 MW, Comanche Solar is 0.06 times the size. Solar energy is increasingly important in the United States, accounting for about 3% of the total electricity generation. The country’s diverse geography allows for extensive solar deployment in various regions. Comanche Solar is located approximately 130 km south of Denver in Colorado.
10 years old
United States of America, North America
- 1,930. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,242 worldwide by installed capacity
- #230 of 11,042 Solar plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
10 years in operation
Solar fleet average: 10.4 years
Novatus Energy operates 8 plants totalling 1,164 MW
31 plants within 100 km, 4,757 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Comanche Solar is a solar power plant producing approximately 189 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~41 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
United States of America- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
United States of America — Energy Profile
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