15th largest plant in District of Columbia · 12583rd nationally
Wmata - Anacostia Csg is a solar power plant in District of Columbia with a nameplate capacity of 1.1 MW. It generates roughly 242 MWh per year — enough to power about 23 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 3% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Wmata - Anacostia Csg |
|---|---|
| Operator | Mn8 Energy Llc |
| City | Washington |
| County | District Of Columbia County |
| State | District of Columbia |
| ZIP | 20020 |
| Coordinates | 38.86499, -76.99401 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN1 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.1 MW | Operating | 2023 |
| Owner | Location | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Star Track Anacostia, Llc | Boca Raton, FL | 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.