Sterlington Solar is a solar power plant in Louisiana.
| Plant Name | Sterlington Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Entergy Louisiana Llc |
| City | Sterlington |
| County | Ouachita County |
| State | Louisiana |
| ZIP | 71280 |
| Coordinates | 32.69260, -92.06645 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STS | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 49.0 MW | Planned | — |
| 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.