Beacon Solar, LLC
50 Florence Road, Easthampton, MA 1027Plant Summary Information
Beacon Solar, LLC is ranked #24 out of 522 solar farms in Massachusetts in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Beacon Solar, LLC generated 1.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Beacon Solar, LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Beacon Solar, LLC |
| Location | Hampshire County, MA |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2022 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 8.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 30.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,696 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2,193 out of 6,463 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #85 out of 629 Massachusetts Power Plants | |
| Ranked #24 out of 522 Massachusetts Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Beacon Solar, LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Beacon Solar, LLC (66181) |
| Plant Address | 50 Florence Road, Easthampton, MA 1027 |
| Utility | Beacon Solar, LLC (65322) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.284, -72.677 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2023 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 8.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 19-1691-000, 19-1691-001 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | ISO New England Inc. (ISNE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | NSTAR Electric Company (54913) MA |
| Grid Voltage | 22.86 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
Generator BEABA Details Operating November 2022
| Technology | Batteries |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Battery |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 2022 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Electricity used for energy storage |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Energy Storage Details | |
| Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH | 7.8 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Charge Rate | 2 MW |
| Maximum Discharge Rate | 2 MW |
| Storage Technology | LIB |
| Nameplate Reactive Power Rating | 2.3 |
| Storage Enclosure Type | CS |
| Frequency Regulation | Yes |
| Co Located Renewable Firming | Yes |
| System Peak Shaving | Yes |
| Excess Wind And Solar Generation | P |
| DC Tightly Coupled | Yes |
| Direct Support Of Another Unit | Yes |
| Direct Support Plant Id | 66181 |
| Direct Support Gen Id | BEAPV |
| Support T D Asset | No |
Generator BEAPV Details Operating November 2022
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2022 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 52 |
| DC Net Capacity | 6.4 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | Yes |
| Net Metering DC Capacity | 6.4 MW |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Beacon Solar, LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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