Lowe's - 1845 - Chicago Brickyard, Il is a solar power plant in Illinois.
| Plant Name | Lowe's - 1845 - Chicago Brickyard, Il |
|---|---|
| Operator | North Narragansett Avenue Solar Project 2022, Llc |
| City | Chicago |
| County | Cook County |
| State | Illinois |
| ZIP | 60639 |
| Coordinates | 41.92818, -87.78931 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7509 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.0 MW | Under Construction | — |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| 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.