493rd largest plant in New York · 7877th nationally
Spencer (Ny) is a solar power plant in New York with a nameplate capacity of 4.9 MW.
| Plant Name | Spencer (Ny) |
|---|---|
| Operator | Generate Capital |
| City | Candor |
| County | Tioga County |
| State | New York |
| ZIP | 13743 |
| Coordinates | 42.23396, -76.36963 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11017 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 4.9 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| Owner | Location | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Generate Community Solar Vii, Llc | 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.