384th largest plant in Massachusetts · 10066th nationally
Shuman Solar is a solar power plant in Massachusetts with a nameplate capacity of 2.2 MW. It generates roughly 2.2k MWh per year — enough to power about 209 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 11% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Shuman Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Nugen Capital Management |
| City | Stoughton |
| County | Norfolk County |
| State | Massachusetts |
| ZIP | 02072 |
| Coordinates | 42.11492, -71.06604 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5404 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 2.2 MW | Operating | 2016 |
| 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.