Sun Ridge Solar is a solar power plant in Virginia.
| Plant Name | Sun Ridge Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Sun Ridge Solar, Llc |
| City | Elkton |
| County | Rockingham County |
| State | Virginia |
| ZIP | 22828 |
| Coordinates | 38.31490, -78.74463 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENX25 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 50.0 MW | Regulatory | — |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Pjm Interconnection, Llc |
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.