43rd largest plant in Maine · 4596th nationally
Milo Pv - Bd Solar 1 Llc is a solar power plant in Maine with a nameplate capacity of 20.0 MW. It generates roughly 25.2k MWh per year — enough to power about 2,403 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 14% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Milo Pv - Bd Solar 1 Llc |
|---|---|
| Operator | Bd Solar 1 Llc |
| City | Milo |
| County | Piscataquis County |
| State | Maine |
| ZIP | 04463 |
| Coordinates | 45.26700, -68.99100 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILPV | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 20.0 MW | Operating | 2021 |
| 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.