IL University Park 450 Central Ave
450 Central Ave, University Park, IL 60484Plant Summary Information
IL University Park 450 Central Ave is ranked #295 out of 309 solar farms in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
IL University Park 450 Central Ave generated 183.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | IL University Park 450 Central Ave |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Catalyze University Park Central Ave Microgrid, LLC |
| Location | Will County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2025 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 183.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 625 MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,565 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #6,931 out of 7,015 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #447 out of 483 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #295 out of 309 Illinois Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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IL University Park 450 Central Ave Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | IL University Park 450 Central Ave (68538) |
| Plant Address | 450 Central Ave, University Park, IL 60484 |
| Utility | Catalyze University Park Central Ave Microgrid, LLC (66914) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.45368, -87.75003 |
| Generation Dates on File | Nov 2025 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 183.0 MWh |
| 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 | QF25-852 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Commonwealth Edison Co (4110) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 20424 Details Operating October 2025
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2025 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bifacial | Yes |
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 5 |
| DC Net Capacity | 2.8 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
IL University Park 450 Central Ave Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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