MTSUN
TBD, Billings, MT 59106Plant Summary Information
MTSUN is ranked #31 out of 70 power plants in Montana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
MTSUN generated 18.8 GWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.
| Plant Name | MTSUN |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation |
| Location | Yellowstone County, MT |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2023 |
| Last Update | Jan 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 174.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 616.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,524 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #346 out of 5,765 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #31 out of 70 Montana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 8 Montana Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
MTSUN LLC (2020 to 2020) Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (2021 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for MTSUN
MTSUN Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | MTSUN (64032) |
| Plant Address | TBD, Billings, MT 59106 |
| Utility | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (60025) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.856, -108.602 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2023 to Jan 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 174.4 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 | 16-85 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | NorthWestern Energy (NWMT) (NWMT) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | NorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT) (12825) MT |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator MTSUN Details Operating January 2023
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 80 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 80 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 80 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 |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 90 |
| Tilt Angle | 52 |
| DC Net Capacity | 103.7 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
MTSUN Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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