Mineral Basin Solar Power is a solar power plant in Pennsylvania.
| Plant Name | Mineral Basin Solar Power |
|---|---|
| Operator | Mineral Basin Solar Power, Llc |
| City | Lecontes Mills |
| County | Clearfield County |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP | 16850 |
| Coordinates | 41.10647, -78.29426 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 402 MW | Planned | — |
| NERC Region | RFC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | New York Independent System Operator |
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.