393rd largest plant in Massachusetts · 10231st nationally
Nexamp Peak Csg is a solar power plant in Massachusetts with a nameplate capacity of 2.0 MW. It generates roughly 2.1k MWh per year — enough to power about 198 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 12% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Nexamp Peak Csg |
|---|---|
| Operator | Nexamp Peak, Llc |
| City | Hancock |
| County | Berkshire County |
| State | Massachusetts |
| ZIP | 01237 |
| Coordinates | 42.56209, -73.28706 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02731 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 2.0 MW | Operating | 2015 |
| 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.