Utility-scale solar: what is it, how does it work?
The cost of building a solar power system is measured in cost per watt of installed capacity. For Q1 2021, SEIA reported costs of $0.77 per watt for fixed-tilt utility installations, and $0.89 per watt for utility installations that incorporate tracking. This would put a 1 MW solar power plant at between $770,000 and $890,000, while a 100 MW ...