Pomham Islander (Csg) is a solar power plant in Rhode Island.
| Plant Name | Pomham Islander (Csg) |
|---|---|
| Operator | Nautilus Solar Solutions |
| City | North Smithfield |
| County | Providence County |
| State | Rhode Island |
| ZIP | 02896 |
| Coordinates | 41.95397, -71.52153 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 2.5 MW | Under Construction | — |
| 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.