Shining Sun Solar is a solar power plant in South Carolina.
| Plant Name | Shining Sun Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Shining Sun Solar |
| City | Elloree |
| County | Orangeburg County |
| State | South Carolina |
| ZIP | 29047 |
| Coordinates | 33.54250, -80.57219 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 74.0 MW | Regulatory | — |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | South Carolina Public Service Authority |
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.