Aes Rt 5 Solar Csg is a solar power plant in New York.
| Plant Name | Aes Rt 5 Solar Csg |
|---|---|
| Operator | Aes Clean Energy |
| City | Le Roy |
| County | Genesee County |
| State | New York |
| ZIP | 14482 |
| Coordinates | 42.97347, -78.01527 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RT5SS | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 5.0 MW | Under Construction | — |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | New York Independent System Operator |
Utility-scale solar farms convert sunlight directly into electricity using photovoltaic panels. They produce zero direct emissions and have no fuel cost, but generation is variable — peaking at midday and falling to zero at night. Capacity factors typically run 18–28% in good locations.