The Biggest Solar Panel Farms In The US

The solar energy boom in the United States has taken off like a rocket—and it’s not slowing down any time soon. Across the country, massive solar farms are turning sunlight into serious power. But while these impressive sites are revolutionizing how we produce energy, they’re also creating a new challenge: what happens when panels wear out or get replaced?

That’s where we come in. At PV Solar Recycling, we help businesses responsibly recycle old or damaged solar panels—because clean energy shouldn’t come with a messy side effect.

Before we talk recycling, let’s check out some of the biggest and boldest solar panel farms lighting up the U.S. grid.

4 Of The Biggest Solar Panel Farms In The US

Copper Mountain Solar Facility

Located in Boulder City, Nevada, the Copper Mountain Solar Facility is one of the biggest solar farms in the country. It’s made up of around 9 million solar panels and produces a whopping 802 megawatts of electricity. That’s enough juice to power around 260,000 homes!

It’s a shimmering sea of panels that proves solar can go BIG—and as those panels age, we’re here to make sure they’re recycled the right way.

Edwards & Sanborn Solar + Energy Storage

This isn’t just a solar farm—it’s a solar superpower. The Edwards & Sanborn project combines massive solar energy production (over 875 megawatts) with energy storage, making it a powerhouse of clean tech.

Located in Kern County, California, this facility is pushing the limits of what’s possible with renewable energy. And when those panels reach the end of their lifespan? We’re ready to step in with responsible, cost-effective recycling solutions.

SB Orion Solar Belt

Texas is no stranger to energy innovation, and the SB Orion Solar Belt is proof. Stretching across West Texas, this solar project feeds hundreds of megawatts into the grid—and it’s still growing. With long hours of sunlight and plenty of space to expand, Texas is quickly becoming a solar hotspot. 

Solar Star

Topping the charts for years, Solar Star was once the largest solar farm in the U.S. Located in sunny California, it uses over 1.7 million solar panels to produce 579 megawatts of clean energy.

It’s been running since 2015, which means its oldest panels are already approaching retirement age. If your business operates at Solar Star or anywhere like it, let’s talk about giving those panels a second life—without sending them to landfill.

What Are Solar Farms?

If you’ve ever driven past rows and rows of solar panels stretching toward the horizon, you’ve seen a solar farm in action.

Solar farms (also called solar parks or photovoltaic power stations) are large-scale installations of solar panels designed to generate electricity for the grid. Instead of powering one home or business, they power entire communities or even entire regions.

There are two main types:

• Utility-scale farms that send power straight to the grid.
• Community solar farms that allow individuals to subscribe and share in the solar power generated.