131st largest plant in Connecticut · 11440th nationally
Barrett Farm Solar - Phase I is a solar power plant in Connecticut with a nameplate capacity of 1.7 MW. It generates roughly 2.9k MWh per year — enough to power about 273 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 19% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Barrett Farm Solar - Phase I |
|---|---|
| Operator | Onyx Asset Services Group |
| City | Thompson |
| County | Windham County |
| State | Connecticut |
| ZIP | 06277 |
| Coordinates | 41.94633, -71.88380 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10263 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.7 MW | Operating | 2017 |
| Owner | Location | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Janus Solar Fund Lp | New York, NY | 10000.0% |
Ownership reported to EIA Form 860. Percentages reflect reported generator-level ownership share, averaged when a plant has multiple generators.
| NERC Region | NPCC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Iso New England Inc. |
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.