223rd largest plant in New Jersey · 9754th nationally
Matrix Buildings A&b (Perth Amboy) Solar is a solar power plant in New Jersey with a nameplate capacity of 2.5 MW. It generates roughly 2.7k MWh per year — enough to power about 258 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 12% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Matrix Buildings A&b (Perth Amboy) Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Public Service Elec & Gas Co |
| City | Perth Amboy |
| County | Middlesex County |
| State | New Jersey |
| ZIP | 08861 |
| Coordinates | 40.53439, -74.27000 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATR | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 2.5 MW | Operating | 2011 |
| NERC Region | RFC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Pjm Interconnection, Llc |
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.