Chanute Solar is a solar power plant in Kansas.
| Plant Name | Chanute Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Evergy Kansas Central, Inc |
| City | Chanute |
| County | Neosho County |
| State | Kansas |
| ZIP | 66720 |
| Coordinates | 37.63700, -95.46800 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHANS | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 6.0 MW | Regulatory | — |
| NERC Region | MRO |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool |
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.