Shorthorn Solar is a solar power plant in South Carolina.
| Plant Name | Shorthorn Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Shorthorn Solar |
| City | Bishopville |
| County | Lee County |
| State | South Carolina |
| ZIP | 29069 |
| Coordinates | 34.24697, -80.15782 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 60.0 MW | Regulatory | — |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Progress East |
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.