141st largest plant in Virginia · 5301st nationally
Rivanna Solar is a solar power plant in Virginia with a nameplate capacity of 13.3 MW.
| Plant Name | Rivanna Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Rivanna Solar Llc |
| City | Charlottesville |
| County | Albemarle County |
| State | Virginia |
| ZIP | 22902 |
| Coordinates | 37.96600, -78.40000 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIVA | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 13.3 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| NERC Region | RFC |
|---|---|
| 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.