Fairbanks Solar Project is a solar power plant in Indiana.
| Plant Name | Fairbanks Solar Project |
|---|---|
| Operator | Fairbanks Solar Energy Center Llc |
| City | Fairbanks |
| County | Sullivan County |
| State | Indiana |
| ZIP | 47849 |
| Coordinates | 39.19332, -87.52384 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FBNKS | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 250 MW | Under Construction | — |
| 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.