Heirloom Solar is a solar power plant in Indiana.
| Plant Name | Heirloom Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Heirloom Solar (Ratts 1 Phase 2 Solar, Llc) |
| City | Petersburg |
| County | Pike County |
| State | Indiana |
| ZIP | 47567 |
| Coordinates | 38.51491, -87.19206 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAT2 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 60.0 MW | Under Construction | — |
| 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.