Fairview Solar is a solar power plant in South Carolina.
| Plant Name | Fairview Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Jsd Flatwood Pv-1, Llc |
| City | Spartanburg |
| County | Spartanburg County |
| State | South Carolina |
| ZIP | 29303 |
| Coordinates | 35.02207, -81.93441 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 2.0 MW | Cancelled | — |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Carolinas |
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.