173rd largest plant in Virginia · 6987th nationally
Hce Powhatan Solar, Llc is a solar power plant in Virginia with a nameplate capacity of 5.0 MW.
| Plant Name | Hce Powhatan Solar, Llc |
|---|---|
| Operator | Standard Solar |
| City | Powhatan |
| County | Powhatan County |
| State | Virginia |
| ZIP | 23139 |
| Coordinates | 37.52885, -77.95977 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POW | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 5.0 MW | Operating | 2023 |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Pjm Interconnection, Llc |
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.