656th largest plant in New York · 8991st nationally
Source Power Ny Ii - Whaling is a solar power plant in New York with a nameplate capacity of 3.2 MW. It generates roughly 824 MWh per year — enough to power about 78 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 3% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Source Power Ny Ii - Whaling |
|---|---|
| Operator | Whaling Solar, Llc |
| City | Utica |
| County | Oneida County |
| State | New York |
| ZIP | 13502 |
| Coordinates | 43.19181, -75.18548 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P5569 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 3.2 MW | Operating | 2023 |
| 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.