Uss Grandpa Solar is a solar power plant in Illinois.
| Plant Name | Uss Grandpa Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | United States Solar Corporation |
| City | Tonica |
| County | Lasalle County |
| State | Illinois |
| ZIP | 62640 |
| Coordinates | 41.24651, -89.01059 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USGPA | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.0 MW | Cancelled | — |
| Owner | Location | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uss Grandpa Solar | Fairfield, CT | 10000.0% |
Ownership reported to EIA Form 860. Percentages reflect reported generator-level ownership share, averaged when a plant has multiple generators.
| NERC Region | RFC |
|---|---|
| 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.