Md - Wl Gore - Appleton is a solar power plant in Maryland.
| Plant Name | Md - Wl Gore - Appleton |
|---|---|
| Operator | Solar Dg Md Appleton, Llc |
| City | Elkton |
| County | Cecil County |
| State | Maryland |
| ZIP | 21021 |
| Coordinates | 39.64352, -75.80562 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APPLE | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.1 MW | Under Construction | — |
| 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.