Pulaski Solar is a solar power plant in Illinois.
| Plant Name | Pulaski Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Joppa Bess Llc |
| City | Grand Chain |
| County | Pulaski County |
| State | Illinois |
| ZIP | 62941 |
| Coordinates | 37.26492, -88.95240 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLSKI | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 417 MW | Under Construction | — |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Gridliance |
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.