17th largest plant in Idaho · 2473rd nationally
Franklin Solar Hybrid is a solar power plant in Idaho with a nameplate capacity of 100 MW.
| Plant Name | Franklin Solar Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Operator | Franklin Solar Idaho |
| City | Twin Falls |
| County | Twin Falls County |
| State | Idaho |
| ZIP | 83301 |
| Coordinates | 42.20420, -114.60990 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRKLN | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 100 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Idaho Power Company |
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.