398th largest plant in Illinois · 11698th nationally
Il Rochelle 975 S. Caron Rd is a solar power plant in Illinois with a nameplate capacity of 1.5 MW.
| Plant Name | Il Rochelle 975 S. Caron Rd |
|---|---|
| Operator | Catalyze Rochelle Wiscold Drive Microgrid, Llc |
| City | Rochelle |
| County | Ogle County |
| State | Illinois |
| ZIP | 61068 |
| Coordinates | 41.90973, -89.04429 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19578 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.5 MW | Testing | — |
| 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.