223rd largest plant in New Jersey · 9754th nationally
Thd Quicksilver - Mdc Perth Amboy is a solar power plant in New Jersey with a nameplate capacity of 2.5 MW. It generates roughly 1.8k MWh per year — enough to power about 168 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 8% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Thd Quicksilver - Mdc Perth Amboy |
|---|---|
| Operator | Thd Nj Riverview Main Distribution Center Solar Project 2020, Llc |
| City | Perth Amboy |
| County | Middlesex County |
| State | New Jersey |
| ZIP | 08861 |
| Coordinates | 40.55000, -74.25000 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P4256 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 2.5 MW | Operating | 2022 |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | New York Independent System Operator |
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.