Walker Springs I is a solar power plant in Alabama.
| Plant Name | Walker Springs I |
|---|---|
| Operator | Origis Energy Usa, Inc |
| City | Gainestown |
| County | Clarke County |
| State | Alabama |
| ZIP | 36540 |
| Coordinates | 31.43502, -87.70473 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEALG | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 80.0 MW | Regulatory | — |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans |
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.