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
42.4411, -78.6318
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 East is a 5 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Cattaraugus County, New York. The plant began operating in 2022 and has one generator. It is owned and operated by BQ Energy LLC. The plant's primary fuel source is solar energy.
In its most recent year of operation, West Valley East generated 7,838 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 17.8%. The plant utilizes a fixed-tilt solar tracking system. West Valley East operates within the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) balancing authority and is part of the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) NERC region. It is ranked as the 205th largest power plant in New York out of 695 plants, and nationally it is ranked 2775 out of 7108 plants.
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