216th largest plant in Wisconsin · 11698th nationally
Hay River (Dunn 1) is a solar power plant in Wisconsin with a nameplate capacity of 1.5 MW.
| Plant Name | Hay River (Dunn 1) |
|---|---|
| Operator | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation |
| City | Boyceville |
| County | Dunn County |
| State | Wisconsin |
| ZIP | 54725 |
| Coordinates | 45.04663, -91.97559 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 717 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.5 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.