Sr Benton is a solar power plant in Tennessee.
| Plant Name | Sr Benton |
|---|---|
| Operator | Sr Benton, Llc |
| City | Holladay |
| County | Benton County |
| State | Tennessee |
| ZIP | 38341 |
| Coordinates | 35.87994, -88.15833 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENTN | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 3.0 MW | Regulatory | — |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Tennessee Valley Authority |
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.