10 MW Solar operating in Cattaraugus, NY — New York Independent System Operator
10 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2022
Operating Since
Coordinates
42.4476, -78.6494
County
Cattaraugus, NY
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | West Valley Solar, LLC | West Valley Solar | — |
| Owner(s) | West Valley Solar, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
West Valley Solar is a 10 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Cattaraugus County, New York. The plant, which began operating in 2022, has two generators and utilizes a fixed-tilt solar tracking system. It is owned and operated by West Valley Solar, LLC. The plant's primary fuel source is solar energy (SUN). West Valley Solar operates within the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) balancing authority and the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) NERC region.
In its most recent year of operation, West Valley Solar generated 15,682 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 17.9%. The plant's financial data is available from LBNL, though specific details are not provided. West Valley Solar ranks as the 61st largest solar facility in New York out of 695, and nationally it ranks 1798 out of 7108.
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
240 MWh
Latest Month
15.7K MWh
Annual Generation
17.9%
Capacity Factor
$71.3/MWh
LCOE (Levelized Cost)
$30.3/MWh
Energy Value
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
NYISO
LMP Node
—
Pricing Hub
NYISO Zone A
Node Source
Plant coordinates only
Last updated 2026-03-14
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