146th largest plant in Maine · 8126th nationally
Route 3 China Solar, Llc is a solar power plant in Maine with a nameplate capacity of 4.5 MW.
| Plant Name | Route 3 China Solar, Llc |
|---|---|
| Operator | Rea Investments, Llc |
| City | China |
| County | Kennebec County |
| State | Maine |
| ZIP | 04358 |
| Coordinates | 44.40937, -69.53127 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RT3 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 4.5 MW | Operating | 2022 |
| Owner | Location | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Route 3 China 2022 Parent, Llc | Dexter, MO | 10000.0% |
Ownership reported to EIA Form 860. Percentages reflect reported generator-level ownership share, averaged when a plant has multiple generators.
| 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.