170th largest plant in Wisconsin · 9135th nationally
Lemonweir (Oak 1) is a solar power plant in Wisconsin with a nameplate capacity of 3.0 MW. It generates roughly 30 MWh per year — enough to power about 2 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 0% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Lemonweir (Oak 1) |
|---|---|
| Operator | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation |
| City | Mauston |
| County | Juneau County |
| State | Wisconsin |
| ZIP | 53948 |
| Coordinates | 43.73823, -90.01302 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 713 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 3.0 MW | Operating | 2023 |
| NERC Region | MRO |
|---|---|
| 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.