World Power Plants

Butler Solar Project 103104 MW Solar

SolarRenewableVerified: Jul 2026

Butler Solar Project 103 is a 104 MW solar power plant located in the United States of America, operated by Southern Power Co since its commissioning in 2017. This facility generates electricity from solar energy, contributing to the nation's renewable energy capacity. It is the 68th largest solar plant in the United States. With a capacity of 104 MW, it represents 0.25% of the country's total solar capacity of 40,823 MW. The United States has 3,289 solar plants with a combined capacity of 40,823 MW. Compared to the largest solar plant, Sandstone Solar Energy Project at 2,000 MW, Butler Solar Project 103 is approximately one-twentieth the size. Solar energy is a rapidly growing segment of the United States' energy mix, providing about 3% of the total electricity generation. The Butler Solar Project supports the expansion of clean energy in a region with ample sunlight. It is located in Georgia, approximately 100 miles southwest of Atlanta.

Capacity
104 MW
Commissioning Year
2017

9 years old

Owner
Southern Power Co
Location
32.5619°, -84.2758°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 2,063. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #9,846 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #266 of 11,042 Solar plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

9 years in operation

Solar fleet average: 10.4 years

Operator portfolio

Southern Power Co operates 47 plants totalling 12,917 MW

Regional density

41 plants within 100 km, 8,992 MW combined

Nearest plant: Pawpaw Solar Plant (2.2 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 32.561900, -84.275800
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Butler Solar Project 103 is a solar power plant producing approximately 164 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.

Lifecycle emissions: ~41 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Solar
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

United States of AmericaEnergy Profile

10,098
Total Plants
1420.7 GW
Total Capacity
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