Town of Amherst Solar
740 Belchertown Road, Amherst, MA 1002Plant Summary Information
Town of Amherst Solar is ranked #452 out of 463 solar farms in Massachusetts in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Town of Amherst Solar generated 767.5 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Town of Amherst Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Town of Amherst Solar, LLC |
| Location | Hampshire County, MA |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2022 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 1.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #10,278 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #4,929 out of 5,158 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #551 out of 573 Massachusetts Power Plants | |
| Ranked #452 out of 463 Massachusetts Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Town of Amherst Solar
Town of Amherst Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Town of Amherst Solar (66182) |
| Plant Address | 740 Belchertown Road Amherst, MA 1002 |
| Utility | Town of Amherst Solar, LLC (65323) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.356, -72.479 |
| Generation Dates on File | Aug 2022 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 1.1 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 | QF20-828-001 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | QF20-828-001 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | ISO New England Inc. (ISNE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | NSTAR Electric Company (54913) MA |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
Generator AMHBA Details Operating August 2022
| Technology | Batteries |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Battery |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2022 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Electricity used for energy storage |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Energy Storage Details | |
| Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH | 2 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Charge Rate | 2 MW |
| Maximum Discharge Rate | 2 MW |
| Storage Technology | LIB |
| Nameplate Reactive Power Rating | 1.3 |
| Storage Enclosure Type | CS |
| Frequency Regulation | Yes |
| Co Located Renewable Firming | Yes |
| System Peak Shaving | Yes |
| Excess Wind And Solar Generation | Yes |
Generator AMHPV Details Operating August 2022
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2022 |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 20 |
| DC Net Capacity | 4 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | Yes |
| Net Metering DC Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Town of Amherst Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Town of Amherst Solar.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst College Co Gen | Amherst, MA | 1.4 GWh | 2 mi |
| Belchertown | Belchertown, MA | 1.5 GWh | 7.8 mi |
| Granby LFG | Granby, MA | 3.5 GWh | 9.6 mi |
| Granby Solar, LLC CSG | Granby, MA | 5.6 GWh | 9.2 mi |
| Hadley 2 Solar, LLC CSG | Hadley, MA | 3.2 GWh | 4 mi |
| Hadley 3 Solar (North) | Hadley, MA | 2.6 GWh | 3.3 mi |
| Hadley 3 Solar (South) | Hadley, MA | 3.6 GWh | 3.2 mi |
| Hadley Solar NG, LLC | Hadley, MA | 3.9 GWh | 3.1 mi |
| Hampshire College Hybrid | Amherst, MA | 5.9 GWh | 1.5 mi |
| Hatfield Solar PV | Hatfield, MA | 6.1 GWh | 6 mi |
| Kearsarge Granby | Granby, MA | 4.1 GWh | 9.3 mi |
| Long Plain Solar | Whatley, MA | 3.8 GWh | 8.6 mi |
| Montague Road Solar | Amherst, MA | 5.4 GWh | 5.4 mi |
| Mt. Tom Solar Project Hybrid | Holyoke, MA | 6.7 GWh | 8.8 mi |
| Smith College Central Heating Plant | Northampton, MA | 15.2 GWh | 8.7 mi |
| Sunderland Solar PV | Sunderland, MA | 1.8 GWh | 5.9 mi |
| UMASS | Amherst, MA | 7.4 GWh | 3.7 mi |
| UMass PV Lot 22 | Amherst, MA | 500.0 MWh | 3.3 mi |
| Whately Solar | Whately, MA | 2.4 GWh | 9.7 mi |
| Whatley Renewables | Whatley, MA | 1.8 GWh | 9.1 mi |