Overview
Cotton Center Solar Hybrid is a 17 MW solar PV facility in Arizona, operated by Arizona Public Service Co. It contributes to the state's renewable energy portfolio under the Renewable Portfolio Standard.
Cotton Center Solar Hybrid is a solar photovoltaic facility located in Arizona, United States, with a capacity of 17 megawatts. Owned and operated by Arizona Public Service Co, the plant is operational and supports the region's renewable energy generation. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Inflation Reduction Act and Arizona's Renewable Portfolio Standard, which mandates a 15% renewable energy target by 2025. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and this plant's scale is typical for a medium-sized solar installation. By generating clean electricity, Cotton Center Solar Hybrid helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and supports grid stability in Arizona. The plant's output contributes to the state's growing solar capacity, which benefits from abundant sunshine and supportive policies.
Environmental context
Arizona's arid climate and high solar irradiance make it ideal for solar PV generation. The facility's location in a desert ecosystem requires careful land-use planning to minimize visual impact and disturbance to local wildlife. Solar farms can affect soil and vegetation, but proper siting and management mitigate these effects.
Frequently asked questions
Cotton Center Solar Hybrid is located in Arizona, United States, near coordinates 33.0347 N, -112.6617 W.
The facility has a capacity of 17 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar PV installation.
The plant is owned by Arizona Public Service Co, a major utility in the state.
The plant operates under the US Inflation Reduction Act and Arizona's Renewable Portfolio Standard, which requires 15% renewable energy by 2025.
Solar PV generates electricity without emitting greenhouse gases, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting climate goals.