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2 MW Solar operating in Erie, NY — New York Independent System Operator
2 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2021
Operating Since
Coordinates
42.7606, -78.5597
County
Erie, NY
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Generate Capital | Generate Capital | — |
| Owner(s) | Generate NY Community Solar Lessor III | Generate NY Community Solar Lessor III | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
GEM identifies the owner as Generate NY Community Solar Lessor III
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Big Tree Community Solar Farm is a 2 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Erie County, New York. The plant began operating in 2021 and has one generator. The primary fuel source is solar energy. Generate Capital is the owner and operator of the facility. The plant's solar arrays utilize a fixed-tilt tracking system.
The plant operates within the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) balancing authority and the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) NERC region. In its latest year of operation, Big Tree Community Solar Farm generated 3,128 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 17.8%. The plant ranks 590th out of 695 power plants in New York state and 5216th out of 7108 plants nationally.
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ISO/RTO
NYISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
NPCC — Northeast Power Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
34 MWh
Latest Month
3.1K MWh
Annual Generation
17.8%
Capacity Factor
Data from 2022–2024
$30.4/MWh
Energy Value
$10.9/MWh
Capacity Value
Point of Interconnection
Nearest Substation
NEG WEST___LANCASTR
Substation Distance
< 10 km
Coord Source
NYISO direct
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
NYISO
LMP Node
—
Pricing Hub
NYISO Zone A
Node Source
Shared substation inference
Substation identified. Node ID not yet resolved against ISO roster.
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Grid Voltage
4.8 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP