Cardinal Solar, Llc is a solar power plant in Pennsylvania.
| Plant Name | Cardinal Solar, Llc |
|---|---|
| Operator | Cardinal Solar, Llc |
| City | Franklin |
| County | Venango County |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP | 16323 |
| Coordinates | 41.34002, -79.72372 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARD | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 20.0 MW | Under Construction | — |
| 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.