54th largest plant in Massachusetts · 5447th nationally
Barrett Pv is a solar power plant in Massachusetts with a nameplate capacity of 11.9 MW. It generates roughly 17.2k MWh per year — enough to power about 1,638 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 16% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Barrett Pv |
|---|---|
| Operator | Mn8 Energy Llc |
| City | Oxford |
| County | Worcester County |
| State | Massachusetts |
| ZIP | 01537 |
| Coordinates | 42.16221, -71.86446 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSBW2 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 11.9 MW | Operating | 2016 |
| Owner | Location | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bwc French River, Llc | Boston, MA | 5000.0% |
| Bwc Stillwater River, Llc | Boston, MA | 5000.0% |
Ownership reported to EIA Form 860. Percentages reflect reported generator-level ownership share, averaged when a plant has multiple generators.
| 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.