Western Michigan Solar Gardens
Engineering Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49008Plant Summary Information
Western Michigan Solar Gardens is ranked #58 out of 66 solar farms in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Western Michigan Solar Gardens generated 529.0 MWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Western Michigan Solar Gardens |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Consumers Energy Co - (MI) |
| Location | Kalamazoo County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2016 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 5.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,116 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #5,830 out of 6,400 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #229 out of 263 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #58 out of 66 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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Monthly Net Generation for Western Michigan Solar Gardens
Western Michigan Solar Gardens Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Western Michigan Solar Gardens (60117) |
| Plant Address | Engineering Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 |
| Utility | Consumers Energy Co - (MI) (4254) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.2525, -85.64273 |
| Generation Dates on File | Aug 2016 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2016 |
| Annual Generation | 1.5 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 | 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 | 14.40 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating August 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 | 1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 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 | 1.1 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Other Materials | No |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Western Michigan Solar Gardens Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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