708th largest plant in New York · 9754th nationally
Pivot Solar Ny 5 is a solar power plant in New York with a nameplate capacity of 2.5 MW.
| Plant Name | Pivot Solar Ny 5 |
|---|---|
| Operator | Pivot Energy |
| City | Ticonderoga |
| County | Essex County |
| State | New York |
| ZIP | 12883 |
| Coordinates | 43.89798, -73.42136 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNY5 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 2.5 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| 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.