14th largest plant in Vermont · 4868th nationally
Coolidge Solar 1, Llc is a solar power plant in Vermont with a nameplate capacity of 19.6 MW. It generates roughly 26.2k MWh per year — enough to power about 2,498 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 15% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Coolidge Solar 1, Llc |
|---|---|
| Operator | Coolidge Solar I, Llc |
| City | Ludlow |
| County | Windsor County |
| State | Vermont |
| ZIP | 05149 |
| Coordinates | 43.42482, -72.66534 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLS | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 19.6 MW | Operating | 2018 |
| 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.