73rd largest plant in Alabama · 6394th nationally
Anad Solar Array is a solar power plant in Alabama with a nameplate capacity of 7.4 MW. It generates roughly 10.7k MWh per year — enough to power about 1,023 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 17% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Anad Solar Array |
|---|---|
| Operator | Alabama Power Co |
| City | Anniston Army Depot |
| County | Calhoun County |
| State | Alabama |
| ZIP | 36201 |
| Coordinates | 33.62673, -85.96948 |
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 | 7.4 MW | Operating | 2017 |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans |
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.