515th largest plant in New York · 8089th nationally
Rivard 2 is a solar power plant in New York with a nameplate capacity of 4.6 MW.
| Plant Name | Rivard 2 |
|---|---|
| Operator | Generate Capital |
| City | Sheridan |
| County | Chautauqua County |
| State | New York |
| ZIP | 14048 |
| Coordinates | 42.50275, -79.28172 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11012 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 4.6 MW | Operating | 2023 |
| Owner | Location | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Generate Ny Community Solar Vi | San Francisco, CA | 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 | 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.