502nd largest plant in Massachusetts · 11275th nationally
Aegean Drive Solar is a solar power plant in Massachusetts with a nameplate capacity of 1.8 MW.
| Plant Name | Aegean Drive Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Aegean Drive Solar Llc |
| City | Methuen |
| County | Essex County |
| State | Massachusetts |
| ZIP | 01844 |
| Coordinates | 42.73064, -71.21228 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18253 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.8 MW | Operating | 2021 |
| 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.