Cpv Backbone Solar is a solar power plant in Maryland.
| Plant Name | Cpv Backbone Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Cpv Backbone Solar, Llc |
| City | Swanton |
| County | Garrett County |
| State | Maryland |
| ZIP | 21561 |
| Coordinates | 39.44237, -79.20164 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB1 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 175 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.