Champion Solar I is a solar power plant in Indiana.
| Plant Name | Champion Solar I |
|---|---|
| Operator | Lightsource Renewable Energy Asset Management, Llc |
| City | New Carlisle |
| County | St Joseph County |
| State | Indiana |
| ZIP | 46552 |
| Coordinates | 41.72339, -86.50658 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCS1 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 51.9 MW | Planned | — |
| Owner | Location | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Champion Solar 1, Llc | San Francisco, CA | 10000.0% |
Ownership reported to EIA Form 860. Percentages reflect reported generator-level ownership share, averaged when a plant has multiple generators.
| 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.