Elbe Solar Center
2401-B SW Belmont Lane, Madras, OR 97741Plant Summary Information
Elbe Solar Center is ranked #21 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 Name | Elbe Solar Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | GCL New Energy, Inc. |
| Location | Jefferson County, OR |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2018 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 21.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 76.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,963 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,153 out of 5,655 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #124 out of 255 Oregon Power Plants | |
| Ranked #21 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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Elbe Solar Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Elbe Solar Center (61497) |
| Plant Address | 2401-B SW Belmont Lane, Madras, OR 97741 |
| Utility | GCL New Energy, Inc. (60888) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.618, -121.205 |
| Generation Dates on File | Aug 2018 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2018 |
| Annual Generation | 21.8 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 14-390-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | PacifiCorp - West (PACW) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PacifiCorp (14354) OR |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator ELBE Details Operating August 2018
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 10 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| DC Net Capacity | 13.1 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Elbe Solar Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Mile Hydroelectric Project | Culver, OR | 4.8 GWh | 6.7 mi |
| Adams Solar Center | Madras, OR | 20.1 GWh | 5.7 mi |
| Bear Creek Solar Center | Bend, OR | 21.5 GWh | 38.5 mi |
| Bend | Bend, OR | 83.0 MWh | 38.8 mi |
| Big Cliff | Gates, OR | 75.8 GWh | 53.8 mi |
| Carmen Smith | McKenzie Bridge, OR | 188.6 GWh | 47.2 mi |
| Detroit | Mill City, OR | 163.0 GWh | 51.9 mi |
| Juniper Ridge Hydroelectric Project | Bend, OR | 10.9 GWh | 33 mi |
| Millican Solar Energy LLC | Prineville, OR | 139.6 GWh | 46.1 mi |
| NorWest Energy 2, LLC | Bend, OR | 19.4 GWh | 38 mi |
| Opal Springs Hydro | Culver, OR | 24.2 GWh | 10 mi |
| OSLH, LLC | Bend, OR | 22.4 GWh | 38.5 mi |
| Pelton | Madras, OR | 347.5 GWh | 5.4 mi |
| Prineville Solar Energy LLC | Prineville, OR | 91.2 GWh | 46 mi |
| Round Butte | Madras, OR | 780.2 GWh | 3.7 mi |
| Siphon Power Project | Bend, OR | 15.6 GWh | 40.9 mi |
| Solar Star Oregon II | Prineville, OR | 125.4 GWh | 33.1 mi |
| Stone Creek | Estacada, OR | 46.0 GWh | 46.2 mi |
| Tumbleweed Solar, LLC | Redmond, OR | 18.8 GWh | 29.4 mi |
| Warm Springs Power Enterprises | Warm Springs, OR | 57.1 GWh | 7.6 mi |