Broadleaf Solar is a solar power plant in Connecticut.
| Plant Name | Broadleaf Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Broadleaf Solar, Llc |
| City | East Granby |
| County | Hartford County |
| State | Connecticut |
| ZIP | 06035 |
| Coordinates | 41.92410, -72.78240 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLS | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 200 MW | Planned | — |
| 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.