New Jersey has 320 solar farms in the EIA Form 860 database, with a combined installed capacity of 1,168 MW. Of those, 0 plants are utility-scale (50 MW or larger). The largest single facility is EDF Ph1 Toms River in Tom’s River, Ocean County — a 21 MW plant operated by MN8 Energy LLC.
Use the interactive New Jersey solar farms map below to explore every plant, color-coded by technology type and sized by capacity. Click any solar farm for its name, operator, capacity (MW), technology, and location — or view the full US solar farms interactive map to compare New Jersey to every other state.
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New Jersey Solar Farms by the Numbers
- 320 total solar farms in New Jersey (EIA Form 860 (US Energy Information Administration), latest reporting period)
- 1,168 MW total installed solar capacity
- 0 utility-scale plants (50 MW or larger)
- 248 small / community-scale plants (under 5 MW)
New Jersey Solar Farms by Technology Type
- 319 Solar Photovoltaic (PV) — standard panel installations, the dominant technology nationwide
- 1 Solar Hybrid — co-located with another generation source (natural gas, wind, biomass, etc.)
The 15 Largest Solar Farms in New Jersey
The largest solar farm in New Jersey by installed capacity is EDF Ph1 Toms River at 21 MW. The 15 largest New Jersey solar farms from the latest EIA filing:
| # | Solar Farm | Operator | Capacity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EDF Ph1 Toms River | MN8 Energy LLC | 21 MW | Tom’s River, Ocean |
| 2 | Ben Moreell Solar Farm | MN8 Energy LLC | 20 MW | Tinton Falls, Monmouth |
| 3 | Mount Olive Solar Farm | NJR Clean Energy Ventures Corporation | 20 MW | Mt. Olive, Morris |
| 4 | Pilesgrove | Consolidated Edison Development Inc. | 18 MW | Pilesgrove, Salem |
| 5 | KDC Solar PR1, LLC | CleanCapital Holdings | 17 MW | Jackson, Ocean |
| 6 | Princeton University Cogeneration | Trustees of Princeton University | 17 MW | Princeton, Mercer |
| 7 | Tinton Falls Solar Farm | Tinton Falls Solar | 16 MW | Tinton Falls, Monmouth |
| 8 | Monroe Solar Farm, LLC | NJR Clean Energy Ventures Corporation | 13 MW | MonroeTownship, Middlesex |
| 9 | Dix Solar, L.L.C | Altus Power America Management, LLC | 13 MW | Browns Mills, Burlington |
| 10 | McGraw Hill Solar | NJR Clean Energy Ventures Corporation | 12 MW | East Windsor Township, Mercer |
| 11 | Pennsauken Brownfield Solar | Public Service Elec & Gas Co | 12 MW | Pennsauken, Camden |
| 12 | JMB Mcguire-Dix-Lakehurst Solar Project | Altus Power America Management, LLC | 11 MW | McGuire AFB, Burlington |
| 13 | NorthPark Solar | Altus Power America Management, LLC | 11 MW | Millstone, Monmouth |
| 14 | NJ Oak Solar Plant | NJR Clean Energy Ventures Corporation | 10 MW | Bridgetown, Cumberland |
| 15 | L&D Landfill Solar | Public Service Elec & Gas Co | 10 MW | Mt. Holly, Burlington |
Top Solar Operators in New Jersey
Five operators account for the largest share of solar generation in New Jersey:
- NJR Clean Energy Ventures Corporation — 46 plants, 265 MW total
- MN8 Energy LLC — 33 plants, 141 MW total
- Altus Power America Management, LLC — 18 plants, 97 MW total
- Public Service Elec & Gas Co — 17 plants, 78 MW total
- Consolidated Edison Development Inc. — 8 plants, 52 MW total
Solar Permitting and Regulation in New Jersey
Utility-scale solar in New Jersey is overseen by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. Wholesale market participation and interconnection are regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the relevant ISO/RTO. All generators above 1 MW must report capacity, fuel type, and location to the EIA via Form 860 — the dataset used in this map.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many solar farms are in New Jersey?
New Jersey has 320 solar farms in the latest EIA Form 860 filing — a combined 1,168 MW of installed capacity. Of those, 0 are utility-scale (50 MW or larger).
What is the largest solar farm in New Jersey?
The largest solar farm in New Jersey is EDF Ph1 Toms River, located in Tom’s River (Ocean County), with 21 MW of installed capacity. It is operated by MN8 Energy LLC.
How much solar capacity does New Jersey have?
New Jersey has 1,168 MW of installed solar capacity across 320 plants reporting to the EIA. This counts only the solar portion (Solar_MW field) — co-located batteries and other generation are reported separately.
Who regulates solar farms in New Jersey?
Solar farms in New Jersey are regulated by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities at the state level, with federal oversight from FERC. The EIA collects annual data on every utility-scale solar plant via Form 860.
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