Crosstrack Solar is a solar power plant in Indiana.
| Plant Name | Crosstrack Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Southern Indiana Gas & Elec Co |
| City | Petersburgh |
| County | Pike County |
| State | Indiana |
| ZIP | 47598 |
| Coordinates | 38.44417, -87.17444 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 130 MW | Cancelled | — |
| NERC Region | RFC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, 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.