573rd largest plant in Massachusetts · 12185th nationally
515 Main Saugus is a solar power plant in Massachusetts with a nameplate capacity of 1.3 MW.
| Plant Name | 515 Main Saugus |
|---|---|
| Operator | 515 Main Saugus Llc |
| City | Saugus |
| County | Essex County |
| State | Massachusetts |
| ZIP | 01906 |
| Coordinates | 42.48440, -71.04513 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 960 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.3 MW | Operating | 2017 |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Iso New England Inc. |
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.