Aes Bend Solar Ii, Llc is a solar power plant in Illinois.
| Plant Name | Aes Bend Solar Ii, Llc |
|---|---|
| Operator | Aes Clean Energy |
| City | Rockford |
| County | Winnebago County |
| State | Illinois |
| ZIP | 61103 |
| Coordinates | 42.33787, -89.08264 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEND2 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.9 MW | Under Construction | — |
| NERC Region | MRO |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Pjm Interconnection, Llc |
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.