206th largest plant in Virginia · 8991st nationally
Randolf Solar is a solar power plant in Virginia with a nameplate capacity of 3.2 MW.
| Plant Name | Randolf Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Randolf Solar Partners Llc |
| City | Mount Jackson |
| County | Shenandoah County |
| State | Virginia |
| ZIP | 22842 |
| Coordinates | 38.74510, -78.67523 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| METER | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 3.2 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Pjm Interconnection, Llc |
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.