Grand Valley Solar Gardens
10136 48th Ave, Allendale, MI 49401Plant Summary Information
Grand Valley Solar Gardens is ranked #40 out of 69 solar farms in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Grand Valley Solar Gardens generated 292.0 MWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.
| Plant Name | Grand Valley Solar Gardens |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Consumers Energy Co - (MI) |
| Location | Ottawa County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2016 |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 4.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 15.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,484 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3,537 out of 6,487 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #201 out of 266 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #40 out of 69 Michigan Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
Consumers Energy Co (2015 to 2022) Consumers Energy Co - (MI) (2023 to 2024) |
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Grand Valley Solar Gardens Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Grand Valley Solar Gardens (60118) |
| Plant Address | 10136 48th Ave, Allendale, MI 49401 |
| Utility | Consumers Energy Co - (MI) (4254) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.9531, -85.90117 |
| Generation Dates on File | Apr 2016 to Feb 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2016 |
| Annual Generation | 4.3 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Consumers Energy Co (4254) MI |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 2016
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CONS.CTR |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CONS.CTR |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2016 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Other Solar Technology | No |
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 25 |
| DC Net Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Other Materials | No |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Grand Valley Solar Gardens Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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