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5 MW Solar operating in Schenectady, NY — New York Independent System Operator
5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2024
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.5049, -78.1925
County
Schenectady, NY
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | AES Clean Energy | AES Clean Energy | — |
| Owner(s) | Princetown Solar 1, LLC | AES Clean Energy | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
GEM identifies the owner as AES Clean Energy
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Princetown Solar 1 is a 5 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Schenectady County, New York. The plant began operating in 2024 and is owned and operated by AES Clean Energy. It consists of a single generator utilizing single-axis tracking technology to maximize solar energy capture.
The plant operates within the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) balancing authority and the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) NERC region. In its most recent year of operation, Princetown Solar 1 generated 221 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 0.5%. The plant ranks 207th in size among solar plants in New York State (out of 695) and 2779th nationally (out of 7108).
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ISO/RTO
NYISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
NPCC — Northeast Power Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
221 MWh
Latest Month
221 MWh
Annual Generation
0.5%
Capacity Factor
2023
$2,584/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $12.9M
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
NYISO
LMP Node
—
Pricing Hub
NYISO Zone F
Node Source
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Grid Voltage
13.2 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP