Elbe Solar Center

2401-B SW Belmont Lane, Madras, OR 97741

Plant Summary Information

Elbe Solar Center is ranked #22 out of 114 solar farms in Oregon in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Elbe Solar Center generated 2.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant NameElbe Solar Center
Utility NameGCL New Energy, Inc.
LocationJefferson County, OR
Initial Operation DateAugust 2018
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 21.8 GWh
Annual Consumption 76.5 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,951 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,143 out of 5,643 Solar Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #125 out of 255 Oregon Power Plants
Ranked #22 out of 114 Oregon Solar Power Plants
Fuel Types Solar
Previous Operator Elbe Solar Center LLC (2017 to 2017)
GCL New Energy, Inc. (2018 to 2023)

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Monthly Net Generation for Elbe Solar Center

Elbe Solar Center Details

Summary Information
Plant NameElbe Solar Center (61497)
Plant Address2401-B SW Belmont Lane, Madras, OR 97741
UtilityGCL New Energy, Inc. (60888)
Latitude, Longitude44.618, -121.205
Generation Dates on FileAug 2018 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation DateAugust 2018
Annual Generation 21.8 GWh
Fuel Types Solar
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusYes
FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number14-390-000
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityPacifiCorp - West (PACW)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerPacifiCorp (14354) OR
Grid Voltage 12.47 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator ELBE Details Operating August 2018

TechnologySolar Photovoltaic
Prime MoverPhotovoltaic
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity10 MW
Summer Capacity10 MW
Winter Capacity10 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateAugust 2018
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceSolar
Solar Details
Single Axis TrackingYes
DC Net Capacity13.1 MW
Crystalline SiliconYes
Net Metering AgreementNo
Virtual Net Metering AgreementNo

Elbe Solar Center Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressOwnership
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