597th largest plant in Massachusetts · 12726th nationally
Dudley River 3 Solar, Llc Csg is a solar power plant in Massachusetts with a nameplate capacity of 1.0 MW. It generates roughly 1.7k MWh per year — enough to power about 160 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 19% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Dudley River 3 Solar, Llc Csg |
|---|---|
| Operator | 38 Degrees North, Llc |
| City | Southbridge |
| County | Worcester County |
| State | Massachusetts |
| ZIP | 01550 |
| Coordinates | 42.07126, -71.99822 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUD3 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.0 MW | Operating | 2017 |
| Owner | Location | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dudley River 3 Solar, Llc | Sausalito, CA | 10000.0% |
Ownership reported to EIA Form 860. Percentages reflect reported generator-level ownership share, averaged when a plant has multiple generators.
| 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.