Tracy Solar Energy Center is a solar power plant in New York.
| Plant Name | Tracy Solar Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Operator | Edf Renewables Development, Inc. |
| City | Orleans And Clayton |
| County | Jefferson County |
| State | New York |
| ZIP | 13656 |
| Coordinates | 44.17594, -75.98513 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSEC | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 119 MW | Approved | — |
| 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.