255th largest plant in Georgia · 12726th nationally
Laredo Bus Facility Solar Canopies is a solar power plant in Georgia with a nameplate capacity of 1.0 MW.
| Plant Name | Laredo Bus Facility Solar Canopies |
|---|---|
| Operator | Marta |
| City | Decatur |
| County | Dekalb County |
| State | Georgia |
| ZIP | 30030 |
| Coordinates | 33.78333, -84.26778 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LBFS | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.0 MW | Out of Service | 2012 |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans |
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.