Lincoln Me 1 is a solar power plant in Maine.
| Plant Name | Lincoln Me 1 |
|---|---|
| Operator | Consolidated Edison Development Inc. |
| City | Lincoln |
| County | Penobscot County |
| State | Maine |
| ZIP | 04457 |
| Coordinates | 45.33940, -68.52208 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIN1 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 4.9 MW | Cancelled | — |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Iso New England 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.