Western Michigan Solar Gardens

Engineering Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Plant Summary Information

Western Michigan Solar Gardens is ranked #41 out of 56 solar farms in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Western Michigan Solar Gardens generated 232.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant NameWestern Michigan Solar Gardens
Utility NameConsumers Energy Co - (MI)
LocationKalamazoo County, MI
Initial Operation DateAugust 2016
Last Update Dec 2024
Annual Generation 1.6 GWh
Annual Consumption 5.5 k MMBtu
Ranked #10,500 out of 11,949 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #5,155 out of 5,739 Solar Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #214 out of 257 Michigan Power Plants
Ranked #41 out of 56 Michigan Solar Power Plants
Fuel Types Solar
Previous Operator Consumers Energy Co (2015 to 2022)
Consumers Energy Co - (MI) (2023 to 2023)

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Monthly Net Generation for Western Michigan Solar Gardens

Western Michigan Solar Gardens Details

Summary Information
Plant NameWestern Michigan Solar Gardens (60117)
Plant AddressEngineering Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
UtilityConsumers Energy Co - (MI) (4254)
Latitude, Longitude42.2525, -85.64273
Generation Dates on FileAug 2016 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation DateAugust 2016
Annual Generation 1.6 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 RegionRFC
Balancing AuthorityMidcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution OwnerConsumers Energy Co (4254) MI
Grid Voltage 14.40 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator 1 Details Operating August 2016

TechnologySolar Photovoltaic
Prime MoverPhotovoltaic
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationCONS.CTR
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataCONS.CTR
Nameplate Capacity1 MW
Summer Capacity1 MW
Winter Capacity1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateAugust 2016
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceSolar
Solar Details
Fixed TiltYes
Other Solar TechnologyNo
Azimuth Angle180
Tilt Angle25
DC Net Capacity1.1 MW
Crystalline SiliconYes
Other MaterialsNo
Net Metering AgreementNo
Virtual Net Metering AgreementNo

Western Michigan Solar Gardens Plant Owners

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