Spout Spring Solar is a solar power plant in Virginia.
| Plant Name | Spout Spring Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Spout Spring Solar, Llc |
| City | Appomattox |
| County | Appomattox County |
| State | Virginia |
| ZIP | 24522 |
| Coordinates | 37.36100, -78.85187 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENX31 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 60.0 MW | Planned | — |
| 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.