379th largest plant in Illinois · 11132nd nationally
Amazon Mdw6 Solar Project is a solar power plant in Illinois with a nameplate capacity of 1.9 MW. It generates roughly 3.2k MWh per year — enough to power about 302 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 19% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Amazon Mdw6 Solar Project |
|---|---|
| Operator | Solar Star Prime 5, Llc |
| City | Romeoville |
| County | Will County |
| State | Illinois |
| ZIP | 60446 |
| Coordinates | 41.67210, -88.11549 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDW6 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.9 MW | Operating | 2020 |
| Owner | Location | Share |
|---|---|---|
| St Total Strong Solar Statutory Trust | Wilmington, DE | 10000.0% |
Ownership reported to EIA Form 860. Percentages reflect reported generator-level ownership share, averaged when a plant has multiple generators.
| NERC Region | RFC |
|---|---|
| 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.