Hillsboro Solar 3 is a solar power plant in Alabama.
| Plant Name | Hillsboro Solar 3 |
|---|---|
| Operator | Urban Grid Solar |
| City | Wheeler |
| County | Lawrence County |
| State | Alabama |
| ZIP | 35618 |
| Coordinates | 34.66988, -87.23320 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HILL3 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 200 MW | Approved | — |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Tennessee Valley Authority |
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.