351st largest plant in Massachusetts · 9754th nationally
Westport (Ma) is a solar power plant in Massachusetts with a nameplate capacity of 2.5 MW.
| Plant Name | Westport (Ma) |
|---|---|
| Operator | Sunrise On Drift Rd. Llc |
| City | Westport |
| County | Bristol County |
| State | Massachusetts |
| ZIP | 02790 |
| Coordinates | 41.54002, -71.07402 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 2.5 MW | Operating | 2020 |
| 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.