Amherst Solar Facility (VA)
A 4.9 MW solar power plant in Amherst, Virginia, owned by Appalachian Power Co, commissioned in 2023.
Facility nameplate · EIA Plant ID 67225Solar
Nameplate capacity
4.9 MW
Primary fuel
Solar
Commissioned
2023
Owner
Appalachian Power Co
Location
Amherst, Virginia
Coordinates
Generation (2024)
9.4 GWh
Status
Operating
Technology
Solar Photovoltaic
Units
1
Reported annual generation
| Year | GWh | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 9.4 |
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