CMEEC - Polaris Park Solar Hybrid
2 Lafayette Drive, Gordon, CT 6340Plant Summary Information
CMEEC - Polaris Park Solar Hybrid is ranked #16 out of 77 solar farms in Connecticut in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
CMEEC - Polaris Park Solar Hybrid generated 911.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| 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 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 5.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 17.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,040 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3,203 out of 6,400 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #82 out of 161 Connecticut Power Plants | |
| Ranked #16 out of 77 Connecticut Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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CMEEC - Polaris Park Solar Hybrid Details
| 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 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2017 |
| Annual Generation | 5.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| 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 |
Generator BA1 Details Operating August 2017
| Technology | Batteries |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Battery |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| 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 |
Generator PV1 Details Operating August 2017
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2017 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| 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 |
CMEEC - Polaris Park Solar Hybrid Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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