156th largest plant in Maryland · 11440th nationally
Wmata - Naylor Rd. Metro is a solar power plant in Maryland with a nameplate capacity of 1.7 MW. It generates roughly 29 MWh per year — enough to power about 2 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 0% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Wmata - Naylor Rd. Metro |
|---|---|
| Operator | Mn8 Energy Llc |
| City | Temple Hills |
| County | Prince Georges County |
| State | Maryland |
| ZIP | 20748 |
| Coordinates | 38.85034, -76.95730 |
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 | 1.7 MW | Operating | 2023 |
| Owner | Location | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Star Track, 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.