597th largest plant in Massachusetts · 12726th nationally
Holliston Solar Csg is a solar power plant in Massachusetts with a nameplate capacity of 1.0 MW. It generates roughly 1.4k MWh per year — enough to power about 133 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 16% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Holliston Solar Csg |
|---|---|
| Operator | Mn8 Energy Llc |
| City | Holliston |
| County | Middlesex County |
| State | Massachusetts |
| ZIP | 01746 |
| Coordinates | 42.16964, -71.46822 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PV1 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.0 MW | Operating | 2015 |
| 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.