Greater Wise Solar Project is a solar power plant in Virginia.
| Plant Name | Greater Wise Solar Project |
|---|---|
| Operator | Bq Energy Development |
| City | Norton |
| County | Wise County |
| State | Virginia |
| ZIP | 24273 |
| Coordinates | 36.93247, -82.67690 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21066 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 20.0 MW | Planned | — |
| NERC Region | RFC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Louisville Gas And Electric Company And Kentucky Utilities 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.