376th largest plant in Massachusetts · 9978th nationally
Downing Parkway Solar is a solar power plant in Massachusetts with a nameplate capacity of 2.3 MW.
| Plant Name | Downing Parkway Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Downing Parkway Solar Llc |
| City | Pittsfield |
| County | Berkshire County |
| State | Massachusetts |
| ZIP | 01201 |
| Coordinates | 42.45842, -73.19636 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 961 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 2.3 MW | Operating | 2015 |
| 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.