Amherst Community Solar
595 Schoelles Rd., Amherst, NY 14228Plant Summary Information
Amherst Community Solar is ranked #136 out of 452 solar farms in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Amherst Community Solar generated 916.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Amherst Community Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Amherst Community Solar LLC |
| Location | Erie County, NY |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2023 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 6.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 20.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,256 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2,516 out of 5,655 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #429 out of 832 New York Power Plants | |
| Ranked #136 out of 452 New York Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Amherst Community Solar
Amherst Community Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Amherst Community Solar (66522) |
| Plant Address | 595 Schoelles Rd., Amherst, NY 14228 |
| Utility | Amherst Community Solar LLC (65570) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.04993, -78.74605 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2023 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 6.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | New York Independent System Operator (NYIS) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. (13573) NY |
| Grid Voltage | 13.20 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 18208 Details Operating January 2023
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2023 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 182 |
| Tilt Angle | 45 |
| DC Net Capacity | 6.4 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Amherst Community Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| AES Tonawanda Solar LLC | Tonawanda, NY | 2.9 GWh | 8.7 mi |
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| Fortistar North Tonawanda | North Tonawanda, NY | 49.3 GWh | 5.4 mi |
| Hydraulic Race | Lockport, NY | 8.1 GWh | 8.8 mi |
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| Lockport Energy Associates LP | Lockport, NY | 96.0 GWh | 7.7 mi |
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