Founders Homestead Farms Solar
1681 West Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI 2871Plant Summary Information
Founders Homestead Farms Solar is ranked #48 out of 99 power plants in Rhode Island in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Founders Homestead Farms Solar generated 681.0 MWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.
| Plant Name | Founders Homestead Farms Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | AES Distributed Energy |
| Location | Newport County, RI |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2019 |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 5.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 20.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,820 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3,059 out of 6,487 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #48 out of 99 Rhode Island Power Plants | |
| Ranked #28 out of 66 Rhode Island Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Founders Homestead Farms Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Founders Homestead Farms Solar (62302) |
| Plant Address | 1681 West Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI 2871 |
| Utility | AES Distributed Energy (61012) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.57677, -71.2782 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2020 to Feb 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2019 |
| Annual Generation | 5.8 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 | QF19-291 |
| 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 | The Narragansett Electric Co (13214) RI |
| Grid Voltage | 13.20 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator RFH01 Details Operating December 2019
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.5 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 | 15 |
| DC Net Capacity | 5.8 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | Yes |
| Virtual Net Metering DC Capacity | 5.8 MW |
Founders Homestead Farms Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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