476th largest plant in Massachusetts · 11132nd nationally
Hadley 2 Solar, Llc Csg is a solar power plant in Massachusetts with a nameplate capacity of 1.9 MW. It generates roughly 3.0k MWh per year — enough to power about 281 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 18% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Hadley 2 Solar, Llc Csg |
|---|---|
| Operator | Hadley 2 Solar, Llc |
| City | Hadley |
| County | Hampshire County |
| State | Massachusetts |
| ZIP | 01035 |
| Coordinates | 42.35124, -72.55651 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2368 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.9 MW | Operating | 2016 |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Iso New England 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.