Virginia has 124 solar farms in the EIA Form 860 database, with a combined installed capacity of 4,694 MW. Of those, 37 plants are utility-scale (50 MW or larger), including 1 mega-projects of 200 MW or more. The largest single facility is Pleinmont Solar 2 in Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania County — a 240 MW plant operated by AES Distributed Energy.
Use the interactive Virginia solar farms map below to explore every plant, color-coded by technology type and sized by capacity. Click any solar farm for its name, operator, capacity (MW), technology, and location — or view the full US solar farms interactive map to compare Virginia to every other state.
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Virginia Solar Farms by the Numbers
- 124 total solar farms in Virginia (EIA Form 860 (US Energy Information Administration), latest reporting period)
- 4,694 MW total installed solar capacity
- 37 utility-scale plants (50 MW or larger)
- 1 mega-projects rated 200 MW or larger
- 25 small / community-scale plants (under 5 MW)
Virginia Solar Farms by Technology Type
- 124 Solar Photovoltaic (PV) — standard panel installations, the dominant technology nationwide
The 15 Largest Solar Farms in Virginia
The largest solar farm in Virginia by installed capacity is Pleinmont Solar 2 at 240 MW. The 15 largest Virginia solar farms from the latest EIA filing:
| # | Solar Farm | Operator | Capacity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pleinmont Solar 2 | AES Distributed Energy | 240 MW | Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania |
| 2 | Skipjack Solar Center | AES Distributed Energy | 175 MW | Wayside, Charles City |
| 3 | Highlander Solar Energy Station 1 | AES Distributed Energy | 165 MW | Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania |
| 4 | Cavalier Solar | AES Clean Energy | 156 MW | Smithfield, Isle of Wight |
| 5 | Fort Powhatan Solar | Dominion Renewable Energy | 150 MW | Disputanta, Prince George |
| 6 | Colonial Trail West | Dominion Energy Inc. | 142 MW | Spring Grove, Surry |
| 7 | Bartonsville Energy Facility, LLC | Bartonsville Energy Facility, LLC | 130 MW | Stephens, Frederick |
| 8 | Bookers Mill Solar | Dominion Energy Inc. | 127 MW | Farnham, Richmond |
| 9 | Maplewood Solar | Dominion Renewable Energy | 120 MW | Climax, Pittsylvania |
| 10 | Chesapeake Solar Project | Chesapeake Solar Project, LLC | 118 MW | Chesapeake, Chesapeake City |
| 11 | Waverly Solar, LLC | Waverly Solar, LLC | 118 MW | Waverly, Sussex |
| 12 | Southampton Solar, LLC | Dominion Renewable Energy | 104 MW | Newsoms, Southampton |
| 13 | Sadler Solar | Dominion Energy Inc. | 100 MW | Emporia, Greensville |
| 14 | Spring Grove I | Dominion Energy Inc. | 98 MW | Spring Grove, Surry |
| 15 | Desper Solar | Dominion Renewable Energy | 88 MW | Louisa, Louisa |
Top Solar Operators in Virginia
Five operators account for the largest share of solar generation in Virginia:
- Dominion Energy Inc. — 18 plants, 1,039 MW total
- Dominion Renewable Energy — 16 plants, 821 MW total
- AES Distributed Energy — 5 plants, 675 MW total
- AES Clean Energy — 3 plants, 302 MW total
- Urban Grid Solar — 3 plants, 215 MW total
Solar Permitting and Regulation in Virginia
Utility-scale solar in Virginia is overseen by the Virginia State Corporation Commission. Wholesale market participation and interconnection are regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the relevant ISO/RTO. All generators above 1 MW must report capacity, fuel type, and location to the EIA via Form 860 — the dataset used in this map.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many solar farms are in Virginia?
Virginia has 124 solar farms in the latest EIA Form 860 filing — a combined 4,694 MW of installed capacity. Of those, 37 are utility-scale (50 MW or larger).
What is the largest solar farm in Virginia?
The largest solar farm in Virginia is Pleinmont Solar 2, located in Spotsylvania (Spotsylvania County), with 240 MW of installed capacity. It is operated by AES Distributed Energy.
How much solar capacity does Virginia have?
Virginia has 4,694 MW of installed solar capacity across 124 plants reporting to the EIA. This counts only the solar portion (Solar_MW field) — co-located batteries and other generation are reported separately.
Who regulates solar farms in Virginia?
Solar farms in Virginia are regulated by the Virginia State Corporation Commission at the state level, with federal oversight from FERC. The EIA collects annual data on every utility-scale solar plant via Form 860.
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