Clarkson Solar
309 NY Route 11b, Potsdam, NY 13676Plant Summary Information
Clarkson Solar is ranked #590 out of 682 solar farms in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Clarkson Solar generated 241.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Clarkson Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | AES Distributed Energy |
| Location | St. Lawrence County, NY |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2014 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 6.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #10,963 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #5,825 out of 7,015 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #898 out of 1,045 New York Power Plants | |
| Ranked #590 out of 682 New York Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
Clarkson Solar LLC (2014 to 2020) AES Distributed Energy (2021 to 2025) |
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Clarkson Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Clarkson Solar (59623) |
| Plant Address | 309 NY Route 11b, Potsdam, NY 13676 |
| Utility | AES Distributed Energy (61012) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.67194, -74.94944 |
| Generation Dates on File | Nov 2014 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2014 |
| Annual Generation | 1.9 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 | 15-298-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | New York Independent System Operator (NYIS) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. (13573) NY |
| Grid Voltage | 13.20 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator CSPV Details Operating November 2014
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2014 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 135 |
| Tilt Angle | 25 |
| DC Net Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | Yes |
| Virtual Net Metering DC Capacity | 2.3 MW |
Clarkson Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| Allens Falls | Parishville, NY | 21.2 GWh | 4.5 mi |
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| East Norfolk | Norfolk, NY | 21.1 GWh | 8.9 mi |
| Five Falls | Colton, NY | 80.1 GWh | 11.1 mi |
| Hannawa | Pierrepont, NY | 44.1 GWh | 3.8 mi |
| Hewittville Hydroelectric | Norwood, NY | 12.4 GWh | 3.7 mi |
| Higley | Colton, NY | 30.5 GWh | 9.8 mi |
| Norfolk | Norfolk, NY | 22.0 GWh | 9.5 mi |
| North Woods (CSG) | Canton, NY | 2.3 GWh | 11.1 mi |
| Norwood | Norwood, NY | 11.6 GWh | 5.7 mi |
| NY Lancaster Shisler Rd Site 2 Solar CSG | Lancaster, NY | 5.8 GWh | 0.9 mi |
| NY Potsdam 28 Hamilton St. Solar | Potsdam, NY | 5.5 GWh | 0.9 mi |
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| Raymondville | Norfolk, NY | 11.3 GWh | 11.4 mi |
| Sheesley (CSG) | Canton, NY | 7.0 GWh | 11.3 mi |
| Sissonville Hydro | Potsdam, NY | 2.4 GWh | 2.8 mi |
| Sugar Island | Potsdam, NY | 22.7 GWh | 2.4 mi |
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| Unionville Hydro Project 2499 NY | Norwood, NY | 11.2 GWh | 3.7 mi |
| Yaleville | Norfolk, NY | 3.4 GWh | 7 mi |