Ellis Solar
131-199 Stevenson Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850Plant Summary Information
Ellis Solar is ranked #17 out of 695 solar farms in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Ellis Solar generated 4.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Ellis Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Altus Power America Management, LLC |
| Location | Tompkins County, NY |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2019 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 27.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 96.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,026 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,463 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #188 out of 1,059 New York Power Plants | |
| Ranked #17 out of 695 New York Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
Dryden-Tompkins Solar I, LLC (2018 to 2022) Altus Power America Management, LLC (2023 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Ellis Solar
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Ellis Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Ellis Solar (62413) |
| Plant Address | 131-199 Stevenson Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850 |
| Utility | Altus Power America Management, LLC (60281) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.44463, -76.43324 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2020 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2019 |
| Annual Generation | 27.7 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 | QF18-1230, QF18-1231, QF18-1232, QF18-1233, QF18-1234 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | QF18-1230, QF18-1231, QF18-1232, QF18-1233, QF18-1234 |
| 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 | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | New York State Elec & Gas Corp (13511) NY |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator ELLIS Details Operating December 2019
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 18 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2019 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 20 |
| DC Net Capacity | 27 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Ellis Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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