90th largest plant in Arkansas · 12726th nationally
Petit Jean is a solar power plant in Arkansas with a nameplate capacity of 1.0 MW.
| Plant Name | Petit Jean |
|---|---|
| Operator | Today's Power, Inc. |
| City | Clinton |
| County | Van Buren County |
| State | Arkansas |
| ZIP | 72031 |
| Coordinates | 35.56771, -92.45697 |
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTJE | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.0 MW | Operating | 2023 |
| 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.