16th largest plant in Rhode Island · 5452nd nationally
Rhode Island Solar Renewable Energy Iv, is a solar power plant in Rhode Island with a nameplate capacity of 11.8 MW. It generates roughly 1 MWh per year — enough to power about 0 average U.S. homes.
| Plant Name | Rhode Island Solar Renewable Energy Iv, |
|---|---|
| Operator | Rhode Island Solar Renewable Energy Iv, Llc |
| City | Tiverton |
| County | Newport County |
| State | Rhode Island |
| ZIP | 02878 |
| Coordinates | 41.61300, -71.15600 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 8.4 MW | Operating | 2023 |
| WEST | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 3.4 MW | Operating | 2023 |
| 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.