177th largest plant in Indiana · 11132nd nationally
M. G. Emmett J. Bean Federal Center is a solar power plant in Indiana with a nameplate capacity of 1.9 MW. It generates roughly 25 MWh per year — enough to power about 2 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 0% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | M. G. Emmett J. Bean Federal Center |
|---|---|
| Operator | U.s. General Services Administration |
| City | Indianapolis |
| County | Marion County |
| State | Indiana |
| ZIP | 46249 |
| Coordinates | 39.85306, -86.01444 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.9 MW | Operating | 2011 |
| 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.