Potic Solar is a solar power plant in New York.
| Plant Name | Potic Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Fps Potic Solar Llc |
| City | Athens |
| County | Greene County |
| State | New York |
| ZIP | 12015 |
| Coordinates | 42.29559, -73.90120 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 4.9 MW | Approved | — |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | New York Independent System Operator |
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.