Shifting Sands Solar, Llc is a solar power plant in Virginia.
| Plant Name | Shifting Sands Solar, Llc |
|---|---|
| Operator | Shifting Sands Solar, Llc |
| City | Ridgeway |
| County | Henry County |
| State | Virginia |
| ZIP | 24148 |
| Coordinates | 36.61624, -79.84936 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENX24 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 18.8 MW | Under Construction | — |
| 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.