96th largest plant in Indiana · 6121st nationally
Indy Solar Iii, Llc is a solar power plant in Indiana with a nameplate capacity of 8.6 MW. It generates roughly 12.9k MWh per year — enough to power about 1,227 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 17% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Indy Solar Iii, Llc |
|---|---|
| Operator | Onward Energy |
| City | Indianapolis |
| County | Marion County |
| State | Indiana |
| ZIP | 46259 |
| Coordinates | 39.65944, -86.25972 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 8.6 MW | Operating | 2013 |
| 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.