305th largest plant in New York · 6987th nationally
State Route 14a Solar is a solar power plant in New York with a nameplate capacity of 5.0 MW. It generates roughly 8.1k MWh per year — enough to power about 772 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 19% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | State Route 14a Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Generate Capital |
| City | Benton |
| County | Yates County |
| State | New York |
| ZIP | 14527 |
| Coordinates | 42.74081, -77.07242 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10997 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 5.0 MW | Operating | 2021 |
| Owner | Location | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Generate Ny Community Solar Lessor Iii | 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.