95th largest plant in Indiana · 6111th nationally
Anderson 3 is a solar power plant in Indiana with a nameplate capacity of 8.7 MW. It generates roughly 16.6k MWh per year — enough to power about 1,584 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 22% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Anderson 3 |
|---|---|
| Operator | Indiana Municipal Power Agency |
| City | Anderson |
| County | Madison County |
| State | Indiana |
| ZIP | 46013 |
| Coordinates | 40.08170, -85.64203 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAND3 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 8.7 MW | Operating | 2021 |
| Owner | Location | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson 3 Solar Array, Llc | Carmel, IN | 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.