Sturbridge Road Solar is a solar power plant in Massachusetts.
| Plant Name | Sturbridge Road Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Sturbridge Road Solar Farm, Llc |
| City | Charlton |
| County | Worcester County |
| State | Massachusetts |
| ZIP | 01507 |
| Coordinates | 42.17461, -72.01786 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STURB | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 5.0 MW | Under Construction | — |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Iso New England 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.