Chester Solar Farm
556 Skyline Trail, Chester, MA 1011Plant Summary Information
Chester Solar Farm is ranked #101 out of 503 solar farms in Massachusetts in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Chester Solar Farm generated 1.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Chester Solar Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Kearsarge Solar LLC |
| Location | Hampden County, MA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2014 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 6.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 21.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,515 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2,806 out of 6,174 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #168 out of 609 Massachusetts Power Plants | |
| Ranked #101 out of 503 Massachusetts Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Chester Solar Farm
Chester Solar Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Chester Solar Farm (59767) |
| Plant Address | 556 Skyline Trail, Chester, MA 1011 |
| Utility | Kearsarge Solar LLC (59232) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.312, -72.949 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2014 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2014 |
| Annual Generation | 6.1 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 | 14-399-000 |
| 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 | Town of Chester (3447) MA |
| Grid Voltage | 23.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator CHSTR Details Operating June 2014
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.8 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 4.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 20 |
| DC Net Capacity | 6 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Chester Solar Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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