Elm Spring Solar 1 is a solar power plant in Virginia.
| Plant Name | Elm Spring Solar 1 |
|---|---|
| Operator | Antares Group Inc |
| City | Fishersville |
| County | Augusta County |
| State | Virginia |
| ZIP | 22939 |
| Coordinates | 38.09450, -78.95950 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 3.0 MW | Planned | — |
| Owner | Location | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Spring Solar 1, Llc | Bristol, VA | 10000.0% |
Ownership reported to EIA Form 860. Percentages reflect reported generator-level ownership share, averaged when a plant has multiple generators.
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| 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.