Desper Solar
Desper Solar is a 88 MW solar farm in Louisa County, Virginia, operated by Dominion Renewable Energy. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside PJM. Its unit entered service in 2021.
As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m
- Nameplate capacity
- 88.2 MW
- 88.2 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 1
- In service
- 2021
- EIA plant ID
- 62730
Where it is
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- County
- Louisa County, Virginia
- Coordinates
- 38.0157, -78.0431
- Balancing authority
- PJM
- Sector
- Electric Utility
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Dominion Renewable Energy
- Primary energy source
- Solar
- Technologies
- Solar Photovoltaic
- Status
- Operating
Desper Solar: FAQ
- Where is Desper Solar?
- In Louisa County, Virginia (VA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
- How big is Desper Solar?
- 88 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Desper Solar?
- EIA-860M names Dominion Renewable Energy as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
- Is this the same as Desper Solar LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Dominion Renewable Energy here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Desper Solar LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Desper Solar still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.