96th largest plant in Massachusetts · 6341st nationally
Skyline Solar is a solar power plant in Massachusetts with a nameplate capacity of 7.5 MW.
| Plant Name | Skyline Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Socore Energy Llc |
| City | Lanesborough |
| County | Berkshire County |
| State | Massachusetts |
| ZIP | 01237 |
| Coordinates | 42.50277, -73.22821 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PV1 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 4.5 MW | Operating | 2022 |
| BA1 | Batteries | Battery | 3.0 MW | Operating | 2022 |
| 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.