Optimist is a solar power plant in Mississippi.
| Plant Name | Optimist |
|---|---|
| Operator | Origis Energy Usa, Inc |
| City | West Point |
| County | Clay County |
| State | Mississippi |
| ZIP | 39773 |
| Coordinates | 33.64354, -88.59398 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEMS7 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 200 MW | Regulatory | — |
| MS7_S | Batteries | Battery | 50.0 MW | Regulatory | — |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Tennessee Valley Authority |
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.