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5 MW Solar operating in Ontario, NY — New York Independent System Operator
5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2023
Operating Since
Coordinates
42.7929, -77.5268
County
Ontario, NY
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Solar Planet Power | Solar Planet Power | — |
| Owner(s) | Solar Advocate Development LLC | Solar Planet Power | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
GEM identifies the owner as Solar Planet Power
This entity is not yet in the GEM ownership database — chain unavailable.
The Richmond (NY) solar photovoltaic plant is located in Ontario County, New York. The plant, owned and operated by Solar Planet Power, has a total capacity of 5 MW across one generator. It commenced operations in 2023 and utilizes fixed-tilt solar tracking technology. The plant 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 latest year of operation, the Richmond plant generated 7,219 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 16.4%. According to state rankings, the plant is the 161st largest of 695 power plants in New York. Nationally, it ranks as the 2428th largest out of 7108 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
230 MWh
Latest Month
7.2K MWh
Annual Generation
16.4%
Capacity Factor
Data from 2024
$29.6/MWh
Energy Value
$10.2/MWh
Capacity Value
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
NYISO
LMP Node
—
Pricing Hub
NYISO Zone B
Node Source
Plant coordinates only
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Grid Voltage
12.47 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP