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5 MW Solar operating in Kittitas, WA — Puget Sound Energy
5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2022
Operating Since
Coordinates
46.9613, -120.4801
County
Kittitas, WA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Altus Power America Management, LLC | Greenbacker Renewable Energy | — |
| Owner(s) | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
The Penstemon Solar Project is a 5 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Kittitas County, Washington. The plant began operating in 2022 and is owned and operated by Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation. It utilizes single-axis tracking technology to maximize solar energy capture. The plant is connected to the grid and falls under the balancing authority of Puget Sound Energy (PSE) within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region.
In its most recent year of operation, the Penstemon Solar Project generated 10,725 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 24.4%. While a relatively small facility, it contributes to Washington's renewable energy portfolio. Penstemon Solar Project is ranked as the 10th largest solar plant in Washington state, and 2482nd nationally out of 7108 plants. The plant consists of a single generator using SUN as its primary fuel.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Grid Region
Pacific Northwest
Market
WEIM Participant
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
154 MWh
Latest Month
10.7K MWh
Annual Generation
24.4%
Capacity Factor
2022
$1,549/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $7.7M
This plant's balancing authority participates in CAISO's Western Energy Imbalance Market (WEIM). Direct nodal pricing data is not yet available.
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Grid Voltage
12.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP