89th largest plant in Illinois · 2025th nationally
Wolf Run Solar is a solar power plant in Illinois with a nameplate capacity of 140 MW.
| Plant Name | Wolf Run Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Wolf Run Solar Llc |
| City | Chapin |
| County | Morgan County |
| State | Illinois |
| ZIP | 62628 |
| Coordinates | 39.79230, -90.35932 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN01 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 140 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, 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.