523rd largest plant in New York · 8126th nationally
Wheatland 2a Solar is a solar power plant in New York with a nameplate capacity of 4.5 MW. It generates roughly 6.0k MWh per year — enough to power about 573 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 15% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Wheatland 2a Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Generate Capital |
| City | Scottsville |
| County | Monroe County |
| State | New York |
| ZIP | 14546 |
| Coordinates | 43.01721, -77.79870 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10971 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 4.5 MW | Operating | 2021 |
| Owner | Location | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Generate Ny Community Solar Iv | 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.