Benz Solar 2
31B Benz St, Ansonia, CT 6401Plant Summary Information
Benz Solar 2 is ranked #75 out of 86 solar farms in Connecticut in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Benz Solar 2 generated 269.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Benz Solar 2 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Ecos Energy LLC |
| Location | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2025 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 4.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,824 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #6,581 out of 7,015 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #147 out of 168 Connecticut Power Plants | |
| Ranked #75 out of 86 Connecticut Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Benz Solar 2
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Benz Solar 2 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Benz Solar 2 (68117) |
| Plant Address | 31B Benz St, Ansonia, CT 6401 |
| Utility | Ecos Energy LLC (58135) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.34357, -73.06077 |
| Generation Dates on File | Apr 2025 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.3 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 | QF24-136 |
| 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 | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | United Illuminating Co (19497) CT |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator BENZ2 Details Operating March 2025
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.99 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2025 |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 25 |
| DC Net Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | Yes |
| Virtual Net Metering DC Capacity | 1.3 MW |
Benz Solar 2 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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