Penton Solar Plant is a solar power plant in Mississippi.
| Plant Name | Penton Solar Plant |
|---|---|
| Operator | Entergy Mississippi Llc |
| City | Lake Cormorant |
| County | Desoto County |
| State | Mississippi |
| ZIP | 38641 |
| Coordinates | 34.86157, -90.26300 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSP | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 190 MW | Planned | — |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| 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.