5 MW Solar operating in Cattaraugus, NY — New York Independent System Operator
5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2022
Operating Since
Coordinates
42.4457, -78.6365
County
Cattaraugus, NY
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | BQ Energy LLC | BQ Energy | — |
| Owner(s) | BQ Energy LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
West Valley West is a 5 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Cattaraugus County, New York. The plant began operating in 2022 and is owned and operated by BQ Energy LLC. It consists of a single generator utilizing fixed-tilt solar tracking technology. The plant is connected to the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) balancing authority and is within the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) NERC region.
In its most recent year of operation, West Valley West generated 7,838 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 17.8%. The plant is the 212th largest in New York state out of 695 plants, and ranks 2791st nationally out of 7108 plants. Its primary fuel source is solar energy.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
NPCC
Balancing Authority
New York Independent System Operator
Grid Voltage
34.5 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
120 MWh
Latest Month
7.8K MWh
Annual Generation
17.8%
Capacity Factor
No financial data available for this plant.
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
NYISO
LMP Node
—
Pricing Hub
NYISO Zone A
Node Source
Plant coordinates only