Portage Solar
462 Robbins Road, Valparaiso, IN 46385Plant Summary Information
Portage Solar is ranked #101 out of 125 solar farms in Indiana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Portage Solar generated 306.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Portage Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Ecos Energy LLC |
| Location | Porter County, IN |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2012 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 6.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,177 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #6,006 out of 7,015 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #189 out of 218 Indiana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #101 out of 125 Indiana Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Portage Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Portage Solar (60046) |
| Plant Address | 462 Robbins Road, Valparaiso, IN 46385 |
| Utility | Ecos Energy LLC (58135) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.5611, -87.1555 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2015 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 1.8 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 | 13-175-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co (13756) IN |
| Grid Voltage | 13.20 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator PV7 Details Operating November 2012
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 30 |
| DC Net Capacity | 2 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Portage Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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