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4.6 MW Solar operating in Chautauqua, NY — New York Independent System Operator
4.6 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2023
Operating Since
Coordinates
42.5027, -79.2817
County
Chautauqua, NY
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Generate Capital | Generate Capital | — |
| Owner(s) | Generate NY Community Solar VI | Generate Capital | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
GEM identifies the owner as Generate Capital
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Rivard 2 is a 4.6 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Chautauqua County, New York. The plant began operating in 2023 and is owned and operated by Generate Capital. It consists of a single generator utilizing single-axis solar tracking technology. Rivard 2 is connected to the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) balancing authority and resides within the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) NERC region.
In its most recent year of operation, Rivard 2 generated 7,184 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 17.8%. The plant ranks 302nd in size among power plants in New York State (out of 695 total plants) and 3,240th nationally (out of 7,108 plants). The plant's primary fuel source is solar energy.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
NYISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
NPCC — Northeast Power Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
121 MWh
Latest Month
7.2K MWh
Annual Generation
17.8%
Capacity Factor
Data from 2024
$32.8/MWh
Energy Value
$11.4/MWh
Capacity Value
Point of Interconnection
Nearest Substation
CHAUTAUQUA___LFGE
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
13.2 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP