Sr Arcadia is a solar power plant in Louisiana.
| Plant Name | Sr Arcadia |
|---|---|
| Operator | Sr Arcadia South, Llc |
| City | Arcadia |
| County | Bienville County |
| State | Louisiana |
| ZIP | 71003 |
| Coordinates | 32.56461, -92.92538 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCAD | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 4.5 MW | Regulatory | — |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, 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.