45th largest plant in Kentucky · 9754th nationally
Sr Franklin, Llc is a solar power plant in Kentucky with a nameplate capacity of 2.5 MW. It generates roughly 129 MWh per year — enough to power about 12 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 1% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Sr Franklin, Llc |
|---|---|
| Operator | Sr Franklin, Llc |
| City | Franklin |
| County | Simpson County |
| State | Kentucky |
| ZIP | 42134 |
| Coordinates | 36.71350, -86.54697 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRANK | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 2.5 MW | Operating | 2023 |
| 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.