48th largest plant in Rhode Island · 8803rd nationally
Tpe Ri Wa1 Solar is a solar power plant in Rhode Island with a nameplate capacity of 3.5 MW.
| Plant Name | Tpe Ri Wa1 Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Tpe Ri Wa1, Llc |
| City | Warren |
| County | Bristol County |
| State | Rhode Island |
| ZIP | 02885 |
| Coordinates | 41.73934, -71.26728 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70825 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 3.5 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| 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.