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10 MW Batteries (5 MW) + Solar Photovoltaic (5 MW) operating in Jefferson, NY — New York Independent System Operator
10 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Hybrid (2)
Technology
Batteries + Solar Photovoltaic
2019
Operating Since
Coordinates
44.2516, -76.0065
County
Jefferson, NY
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | OYA Blanchard Road 2 LLC | OYA Blanchard Road 2 | — |
| Owner(s) | OYA Blanchard Road 2 LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Blanchard Road 2 Community Solar is a 10 MW hybrid power plant located in Jefferson County, New York. The facility, which began operating in 2019, is owned and operated by OYA Blanchard Road 2 LLC. The plant utilizes both solar photovoltaic technology and batteries for electricity generation, with two generators on site. The primary fuel source is listed as MWH, indicating the plant draws power from the grid to charge its batteries. It features single-axis solar tracking to maximize sunlight capture. The plant is connected to the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) balancing authority and resides within the NPCC NERC region.
The facility includes a 15 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) with a duration of 3 hours, utilizing lithium-ion battery chemistry (LIB). In its most recent year of operation, the plant generated 8,292 MWh of electricity, resulting in a capacity factor of 9.4%. Blanchard Road 2 Community Solar is ranked as the 21st largest solar facility out of 65 in New York state, and 793rd out of 1205 nationally. Recent news coverage of the plant has focused on regulatory matters.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
NYISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
NPCC — Northeast Power Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
New York Independent System Operator (NYIS)
Grid Voltage
13.2 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
114 MWh
Net Discharge
8.3K MWh
Annual Net Energy
9.4%
Capacity Factor
Positive values indicate net discharge (generation exceeds station load). Negative values indicate net charging. Pure battery storage plants are typically net negative due to round-trip efficiency losses.
Data from 2020–2024
$30.7/MWh
Energy Value
$10.6/MWh
Capacity Value
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
NYISO
LMP Node
—
Pricing Hub
NYISO Zone D
Node Source
Plant coordinates only
Last updated 2026-03-14
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