40th largest plant in Missouri · 2039th nationally
Blue Bird Solar, Llc is a solar power plant in Missouri with a nameplate capacity of 139 MW.
| Plant Name | Blue Bird Solar, Llc |
|---|---|
| Operator | Blue Bird Solar, Llc |
| City | Warrenton |
| County | Warren County |
| State | Missouri |
| ZIP | 63383 |
| Coordinates | 38.89541, -91.13656 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBS | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 139 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, 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.