Kelso Community Solar I
8415 Kelso Dr, Essex, MD 21221Plant Summary Information
Kelso Community Solar I is ranked #183 out of 190 solar farms in Maryland in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Kelso Community Solar I generated 413.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Kelso Community Solar I |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Kelso Community Solar I LLC |
| Location | Baltimore County, MD |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2025 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 747.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,288 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #6,944 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #221 out of 232 Maryland Power Plants | |
| Ranked #183 out of 190 Maryland Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Kelso Community Solar I
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Kelso Community Solar I Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Kelso Community Solar I (69381) |
| Plant Address | 8415 Kelso Dr, Essex, MD 21221 |
| Utility | Kelso Community Solar I LLC (67431) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.32652, -76.48507 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jul 2025 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 747.0 MWh |
| 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 | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | NA |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Baltimore Gas & Electric Co (1167) MD |
| Grid Voltage | 20.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator KELS1 Details Operating July 2025
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2025 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 138 |
| Tilt Angle | 10 |
| DC Net Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Other Materials | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Kelso Community Solar I Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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