43rd largest plant in Maine · 4596th nationally
Walden Solar Maine V is a solar power plant in Maine with a nameplate capacity of 20.0 MW.
| Plant Name | Walden Solar Maine V |
|---|---|
| Operator | Walden Solar Maine V Llc |
| City | Leeds |
| County | Androscoggin County |
| State | Maine |
| ZIP | 04263 |
| Coordinates | 44.34475, -70.12961 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEEDS | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 20.0 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.