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UASTP I is a 1.2 MW solar power plant in the United States, operated by Tucson Electric Power Co and commissioned in 2011. Ranked #2786 of 3289 solar plants in the United States. Its 1.2 MW represents 0.003% of the country's total solar capacity of 40,823 MW. The largest solar plant in the United States is the Sandstone Solar Energy Project at 2,000 MW, making UASTP I 1.67 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include H Wilson Sundt Generating Station (434.9 MW, Gas), North Loop (107.8 MW, Gas), and Demoss Petrie (85 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Arizona, approximately 90 km southeast of Phoenix.

Capacity
1.2 MW
Commissioning Year
2011

15 years old

Owner
Tucson Electric Power Co
Location
32.0970°, -110.8106°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 9,316. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #36,836 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #9,923 of 11,042 Solar plants worldwide
Age & fleet comparison

15 years in operation

Solar fleet average: 10.4 years

Operator portfolio

Tucson Electric Power Co operates 7 plants totalling 2,430 MW

Regional density

36 plants within 100 km, 1,978 MW combined

Nearest plant: Cogenra - TEP (0.6 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 32.097000, -110.810600
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

UASTP I is a solar power plant producing approximately 2 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 AmericaEnergy Profile

10,098
Total Plants
1420.7 GW
Total Capacity
GasCoalNuclearWind
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