76th largest plant in Nebraska · 6779th nationally
Kearney Nppd Solar Project is a solar power plant in Nebraska with a nameplate capacity of 5.8 MW. It generates roughly 11.5k MWh per year — enough to power about 1,097 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 23% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Kearney Nppd Solar Project |
|---|---|
| Operator | Socore Energy Llc |
| City | Kearney |
| County | Buffalo County |
| State | Nebraska |
| ZIP | 68847 |
| Coordinates | 40.72169, -99.04120 |
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 | 5.8 MW | Operating | 2017 |
| Owner | Location | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Socore 2016 Projectco 2 Llc | Chicago, IL | 10000.0% |
Ownership reported to EIA Form 860. Percentages reflect reported generator-level ownership share, averaged when a plant has multiple generators.
| NERC Region | MRO |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool |
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.