110th largest plant in Vermont · 12185th nationally
Vec Magee Hill Solar is a solar power plant in Vermont with a nameplate capacity of 1.3 MW. It generates roughly 1.6k MWh per year — enough to power about 150 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 14% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Vec Magee Hill Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Socore Energy Llc |
| City | Hinesburgh |
| County | Chittenden County |
| State | Vermont |
| ZIP | 01260 |
| Coordinates | 44.36820, -73.06080 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PV1 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.3 MW | Operating | 2017 |
| Owner | Location | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Socore 2016 Projectco-W1 Llc | Chicago, IL | 10000.0% |
Ownership reported to EIA Form 860. Percentages reflect reported generator-level ownership share, averaged when a plant has multiple generators.
| 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.