☀ Solar Power Plants in West Virginia
West Virginia operates 8 solar power plants totaling 140 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: —.
Utility-scale solar farms convert sunlight directly into electricity using photovoltaic panels. They produce zero direct emissions and have no fuel cost, but generation is variable — peaking at midday and falling to zero at night. Capacity factors typically run 18–28% in good locations.
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Capacity140 MWnameplate
Generation—annual
All West Virginia solar plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Solar Plant | Charles Town | Jefferson County | 96 MW | Horus West Virginia 1, Llc |
| Capon Bridge Solar Llc | Augusta | Hampshire County | 20 MW | Capon Bridge Solar Llc |
| Fort Martin Solar | Maidsville | Monongalia County | 19 MW | Monongahela Power Co |
| Rivesville Solar | Rivesville | Marion County | 6 MW | Monongahela Power Co |
| Bedington Energy Facility, Llc | Martinsburg | Berkeley County | — | Bedington Energy Facility, Llc |
| Davis Solar (Wv) | Davis | Tucker County | — | Monongahela Power Co |
| Marlowe Solar | Falling Waters | Berkeley County | — | Monongahela Power Co |
| Wylie Ridge Solar | Weirton | Hancock County | — | Monongahela Power Co |