Liberty Solar Energy Center is a solar power plant in Michigan.
| Plant Name | Liberty Solar Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Operator | Consumers Energy Co - (Mi) |
| City | Richland |
| County | Kalamazoo County |
| State | Michigan |
| ZIP | 49083 |
| Coordinates | 42.36310, -85.47400 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSEC | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 220 MW | Under Construction | — |
| 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.