80th largest plant in Maine · 6987th nationally
Palmyra Pv - Bd Solar Palmyra Llc is a solar power plant in Maine with a nameplate capacity of 5.0 MW. It generates roughly 7.8k MWh per year — enough to power about 743 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 18% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Palmyra Pv - Bd Solar Palmyra Llc |
|---|---|
| Operator | Bd Solar Palmyra Llc |
| City | Palmyra |
| County | Somerset County |
| State | Maine |
| ZIP | 04965 |
| Coordinates | 44.84000, -69.31000 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PALPV | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 5.0 MW | Operating | 2022 |
| 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.