O'Brien Solar Fields

2652 S Seminole HWY, Fitchburg, WI 53593

Plant Summary Information

O'Brien Solar Fields is ranked #17 out of 69 solar farms in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

O'Brien Solar Fields generated 5.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant NameO'Brien Solar Fields
Utility NameMadison Gas & Electric Co
LocationDane County, WI
Initial Operation DateMay 2021
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 37.4 GWh
Annual Consumption 130.6 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,263 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #925 out of 5,672 Solar Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #85 out of 216 Wisconsin Power Plants
Ranked #17 out of 69 Wisconsin Solar Power Plants
Fuel Types Solar

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Monthly Net Generation for O'Brien Solar Fields

O'Brien Solar Fields Details

Summary Information
Plant NameO'Brien Solar Fields (64590)
Plant Address2652 S Seminole HWY, Fitchburg, WI 53593
UtilityMadison Gas & Electric Co (11479)
Latitude, Longitude42.99767, -89.45895
Generation Dates on FileMay 2021 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation DateMay 2021
Annual Generation 37.4 GWh
Fuel Types Solar
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC RegionMRO
Balancing AuthorityMidcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerMadison Gas & Electric Co (11479) WI
Grid Voltage 13.80 kV / 13.80 kV / 13.80 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator OBSFN Details Operating May 2021

TechnologySolar Photovoltaic
Prime MoverPhotovoltaic
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationMGE.OBRIEN_N
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataMGE.OBRIEN_N
Nameplate Capacity8.3 MW
Summer Capacity8.3 MW
Winter Capacity8.3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2021
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceSolar
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo
Solar Details
Single Axis TrackingYes
Azimuth Angle180
DC Net Capacity9.1 MW
Crystalline SiliconYes
Net Metering AgreementNo
Virtual Net Metering AgreementNo

Generator OBSFS Details Operating May 2021

TechnologySolar Photovoltaic
Prime MoverPhotovoltaic
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationMGE.OBRIEN_S
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataMGE.OBRIEN_S
Nameplate Capacity8.3 MW
Summer Capacity8.3 MW
Winter Capacity8.3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2021
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceSolar
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo
Solar Details
Single Axis TrackingYes
Azimuth Angle180
DC Net Capacity9 MW
Crystalline SiliconYes
Net Metering AgreementNo
Virtual Net Metering AgreementNo

Generator OBSFW Details Operating May 2021

TechnologySolar Photovoltaic
Prime MoverPhotovoltaic
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationMGE.OBRIEN_W
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataMGE.OBRIEN_W
Nameplate Capacity5.5 MW
Summer Capacity5.5 MW
Winter Capacity5.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2021
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceSolar
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo
Solar Details
Single Axis TrackingYes
Azimuth Angle180
DC Net Capacity6.1 MW
Crystalline SiliconYes
Net Metering AgreementNo
Virtual Net Metering AgreementNo

O'Brien Solar Fields Plant Owners

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