5 MW Solar operating in Kittitas, WA — Puget Sound Energy
5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2022
Operating Since
Coordinates
46.9613, -120.4801
County
Kittitas, WA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | Greenbacker Renewable Energy | — |
| Owner(s) | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
The Penstemon Solar Project is a 5 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Kittitas County, Washington. The plant began operating in 2022 and is owned and operated by Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation. It utilizes single-axis tracking technology to maximize solar energy capture. The plant is connected to the grid and falls under the balancing authority of Puget Sound Energy (PSE) within the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region.
In its most recent year of operation, the Penstemon Solar Project generated 10,725 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 24.4%. While a relatively small facility, it contributes to Washington's renewable energy portfolio. Penstemon Solar Project is ranked as the 10th largest solar plant in Washington state, and 2482nd nationally out of 7108 plants. The plant consists of a single generator using SUN as its primary fuel.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
WECC
Balancing Authority
Puget Sound Energy
Grid Voltage
12 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
154 MWh
Latest Month
10.7K MWh
Annual Generation
24.4%
Capacity Factor
No financial data available for this plant.
This plant is outside organized wholesale electricity markets (ISOs/RTOs). Nodal pricing data is not available.