31st largest plant in West Virginia · 4596th nationally
Capon Bridge Solar Llc is a solar power plant in West Virginia with a nameplate capacity of 20.0 MW.
| Plant Name | Capon Bridge Solar Llc |
|---|---|
| Operator | Capon Bridge Solar Llc |
| City | Augusta |
| County | Hampshire County |
| State | West Virginia |
| ZIP | 26704 |
| Coordinates | 39.28724, -78.64196 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPS01 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 20.0 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| NERC Region | RFC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Pjm Interconnection, Llc |
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.