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SOLAR FARMSAmherst Solar Facility (VA)
Amherst Solar Facility (VA) is a 4.9 MW operating solar farm in Amherst County, Virginia, operated by Appalachian Power Co.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solar Photovoltaic | 4.9 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Appalachian Power Co
- Location
- Amherst County, Virginia
- Balancing authority
- PJM
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 4.9 MW
- First unit online
- Oct 2023
- EIA plant ID
- 67225
Location
37.5536, -79.0173
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem