Abercrombie Solar is a solar power plant in North Dakota.
| Plant Name | Abercrombie Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Otter Tail Power Co |
| City | Abercrombie |
| County | Richland County |
| State | North Dakota |
| ZIP | 58001 |
| Coordinates | 46.42770, -96.82590 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 295 MW | Approved | — |
| NERC Region | MRO |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, 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.