32nd largest plant in Arkansas · 2328th nationally
Prairie Mist Solar is a solar power plant in Arkansas with a nameplate capacity of 109 MW.
| Plant Name | Prairie Mist Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Prairie Mist Solar Project, Llc |
| City | Montrose |
| County | Ashley County |
| State | Arkansas |
| ZIP | 71658 |
| Coordinates | 33.25542, -91.66895 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78661 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 109 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| 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.