166th largest plant in Michigan · 6199th nationally
Delta Solar Power I is a solar power plant in Michigan with a nameplate capacity of 8.1 MW. It generates roughly 13.3k MWh per year — enough to power about 1,266 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 19% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Delta Solar Power I |
|---|---|
| Operator | Delta Solar Power I, Llc |
| City | Grand Ledge |
| County | Eaton County |
| State | Michigan |
| ZIP | 48837 |
| Coordinates | 42.70000, -84.70100 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSPI | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 8.1 MW | Operating | 2018 |
| 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.