O'Brien Solar Fields
2652 S Seminole HWY, Fitchburg, WI 53593Plant Summary Information
O'Brien Solar Fields is ranked #19 out of 91 solar farms in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
O'Brien Solar Fields generated 5.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | O'Brien Solar Fields |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Madison Gas & Electric Co |
| Location | Dane County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2021 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 38.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 134.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,417 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,113 out of 6,400 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #85 out of 239 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #19 out of 91 Wisconsin Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for O'Brien Solar Fields
O'Brien Solar Fields Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | O'Brien Solar Fields (64590) |
| Plant Address | 2652 S Seminole HWY, Fitchburg, WI 53593 |
| Utility | Madison Gas & Electric Co (11479) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.99767, -89.45895 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2021 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2021 |
| Annual Generation | 38.5 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 | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Madison Gas & Electric Co (11479) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV / 13.80 kV / 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator OBSFN Details Operating May 2021
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MGE.OBRIEN_N |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MGE.OBRIEN_N |
| Nameplate Capacity | 8.3 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 8.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 8.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2021 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| DC Net Capacity | 9.1 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator OBSFS Details Operating May 2021
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MGE.OBRIEN_S |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MGE.OBRIEN_S |
| Nameplate Capacity | 8.3 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 8.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 8.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2021 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| DC Net Capacity | 9 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator OBSFW Details Operating May 2021
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MGE.OBRIEN_W |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MGE.OBRIEN_W |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 5.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2021 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| DC Net Capacity | 6.1 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
O'Brien Solar Fields Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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