168th largest plant in Maryland · 11698th nationally
Md Jessup 7950 Oceano Ave is a solar power plant in Maryland with a nameplate capacity of 1.5 MW.
| Plant Name | Md Jessup 7950 Oceano Ave |
|---|---|
| Operator | Pfmd Ll Jessup Llc |
| City | Jessup |
| County | Howard County |
| State | Maryland |
| ZIP | 20794 |
| Coordinates | 39.15750, -76.78725 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22337 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.5 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| 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.