CMEEC - Polaris Park Solar Hybrid

2 Lafayette Drive, Gordon, CT 6340

Plant Summary Information

CMEEC - Polaris Park Solar Hybrid is ranked #20 out of 86 solar farms in Connecticut in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

CMEEC - Polaris Park Solar Hybrid generated 704.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	CMEEC - Polaris Park Solar Hybrid
Utility Name	Tesla Inc.
Location	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT
Initial Operation Date	August 2017
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	4.5 GWh
Annual Consumption	16.2 k MMBtu
Ranked #8,521 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #3,688 out of 7,015 Solar Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #85 out of 168 Connecticut Power Plants
Ranked #20 out of 86 Connecticut Solar Power Plants
Fuel Types	Solar : 99.9%

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Summary Information
Plant Name	CMEEC - Polaris Park Solar Hybrid (60607)
Plant Address	2 Lafayette Drive, Gordon, CT 6340
Utility	Tesla Inc. (57313)
Latitude, Longitude	41.38126, -72.07689
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2018 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	August 2017
Annual Generation	4.5 GWh
Fuel Types	Solar : 99.9%

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
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	Groton Dept of Utilities - (CT) (7716) CT
Grid Voltage	1.00 kV
Energy Storage	Yes

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 2017
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	3.3
Maximum Charge Rate	0.8 MW
Maximum Discharge Rate	0.8 MW
Storage Technology	LIB
Nameplate Reactive Power Rating	1
Storage Enclosure Type	CS
Load Management	Yes
Backup Power	Yes
Excess Wind And Solar Generation	P
Ac Coupled	Yes
Direct Support Of Another Unit	Yes
Direct Support Plant Id	60607
Direct Support Gen Id	PV1
Support T D Asset	No

Solar Details
Fixed Tilt	Yes
Azimuth Angle	180
Tilt Angle	25
DC Net Capacity	4.8 MW
Crystalline Silicon	Yes
Net Metering Agreement	Yes
Net Metering DC Capacity	4.8 MW
Virtual Net Metering Agreement	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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