193rd largest plant in Maryland · 12583rd nationally
Igs Solar I - Bwi5 is a solar power plant in Maryland with a nameplate capacity of 1.1 MW. It generates roughly 2.1k MWh per year — enough to power about 198 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 22% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Igs Solar I - Bwi5 |
|---|---|
| Operator | Cleancapital Holdings |
| City | Baltimore |
| County | Baltimore County |
| State | Maryland |
| ZIP | 21224 |
| Coordinates | 39.27000, -76.54800 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BWI5 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.1 MW | Operating | 2016 |
| NERC Region | RFC |
|---|---|
| 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.