Emery Shute Solar One is a solar power plant in Maine.
| Plant Name | Emery Shute Solar One |
|---|---|
| Operator | Vcp Realty, Llc |
| City | Prospect |
| County | Waldo County |
| State | Maine |
| ZIP | 04981 |
| Coordinates | 44.53559, -68.86433 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VCP14 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.4 MW | Planned | — |
| 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.