Russell is a solar power plant in Kansas.
| Plant Name | Russell |
|---|---|
| Operator | Sunflower Electric Power Corp |
| City | Russell |
| County | Russell County |
| State | Kansas |
| ZIP | 67665 |
| Coordinates | 38.89381, -98.79419 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 20.4 MW | Under Construction | — |
| NERC Region | MRO |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool |
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.