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2.5 MW Solar operating in Simpson, KY — Tennessee Valley Authority
2.5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2023
Operating Since
Coordinates
36.7135, -86.5470
County
Simpson, KY
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | SR Franklin, LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | SR Franklin, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
SR Franklin, LLC is a 2.5 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Simpson County, Kentucky. The plant began operating in 2023 and is owned and operated by SR Franklin, LLC. It consists of a single generator utilizing single-axis tracking technology to maximize solar energy capture. The plant is interconnected with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) balancing authority and operates within the SERC NERC region.
In its most recent year of operation, SR Franklin, LLC generated 4,885 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 22.3%. The plant is the 25th largest solar facility in Kentucky out of 31, and ranks 4244th nationally out of 7108 solar plants. The plant's primary fuel source is solar energy (SUN).
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Southeast
Market
SEEM Participant
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
179 MWh
Latest Month
4.9K MWh
Annual Generation
22.3%
Capacity Factor
Data from 2024
$23.5/MWh
Energy Value
$21.9/MWh
Capacity Value
This plant's balancing authority participates in the Southeast Energy Exchange Market (SEEM). SEEM is a bilateral exchange — no public nodal pricing.
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Grid Voltage
12.47 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP