32nd largest plant in Kentucky · 3458th nationally
Glover Creek Solar, Llc is a solar power plant in Kentucky with a nameplate capacity of 55.0 MW.
| Plant Name | Glover Creek Solar, Llc |
|---|---|
| Operator | Glover Creek Solar, Llc |
| City | Summer Shade |
| County | Metcalfe County |
| State | Kentucky |
| ZIP | 42166 |
| Coordinates | 36.90144, -85.71203 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLOVE | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 55.0 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| 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.