211th largest plant in Iowa · 8622nd nationally
Grinnell College is a solar power plant in Iowa with a nameplate capacity of 3.9 MW.
| Plant Name | Grinnell College |
|---|---|
| Operator | Azimuth 180 Solar Electric, Llc |
| City | Grinnell |
| County | Poweshiek County |
| State | Iowa |
| ZIP | 50112 |
| Coordinates | 41.76000, -92.72000 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRIN | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 3.9 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| NERC Region | MRO |
|---|---|
| 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.