146th largest plant in Wisconsin · 6987th nationally
Hackbarth Solar Wi, Llc is a solar power plant in Wisconsin with a nameplate capacity of 5.0 MW.
| Plant Name | Hackbarth Solar Wi, Llc |
|---|---|
| Operator | Wisconsin Electric Power Co |
| City | Fort Atkinson |
| County | Jefferson County |
| State | Wisconsin |
| ZIP | 53538 |
| Coordinates | 42.88773, -88.87717 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20244 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 5.0 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| NERC Region | RFC |
|---|---|
| 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.