Mpw Solar 1 is a solar power plant in Iowa.
| Plant Name | Mpw Solar 1 |
|---|---|
| Operator | Mpw Solar 1, Llc |
| City | Muscatine |
| County | Muscatine County |
| State | Iowa |
| ZIP | 52761 |
| Coordinates | 41.38490, -91.09640 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS1 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 24.0 MW | Approved | — |
| NERC Region | MRO |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, 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.