Ashwood Solar I is a solar power plant in Kentucky.
| Plant Name | Ashwood Solar I |
|---|---|
| Operator | Big Sky Wind, Llc |
| City | Eddyville |
| County | Lyon County |
| State | Kentucky |
| ZIP | 42038 |
| Coordinates | 37.02343, -88.08052 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS1 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 86.0 MW | Under Construction | — |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Louisville Gas And Electric Company And Kentucky Utilities Company |
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.