Apple Hill Solar is a solar power plant in Vermont.
| Plant Name | Apple Hill Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Ecos Energy Llc |
| City | Bennington |
| County | Bennington County |
| State | Vermont |
| ZIP | 92567 |
| Coordinates | 42.90770, -73.20410 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APPL | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 2.0 MW | Under Construction | — |
| 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.