196th largest plant in Maine · 9578th nationally
Me Fort Fairfield Solar Plant is a solar power plant in Maine with a nameplate capacity of 2.8 MW.
| Plant Name | Me Fort Fairfield Solar Plant |
|---|---|
| Operator | Me Fort Fairfield Llc |
| City | Presque Isle |
| County | Aroostook County |
| State | Maine |
| ZIP | 04769 |
| Coordinates | 46.69452, -67.96950 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22085 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 2.8 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Iso New England 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.