New York has 597 solar farms in the EIA Form 860 database, with a combined installed capacity of 2,598 MW. Of those, 3 plants are utility-scale (50 MW or larger). The largest single facility is Morris Ridge Solar in Mount Morris, Livingston County — a 177 MW plant operated by Morris Ridge Solar Energy Center, LLC.
Use the interactive New York 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 York to every other state.
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New York Solar Farms by the Numbers
- 597 total solar farms in New York (EIA Form 860 (US Energy Information Administration), latest reporting period)
- 2,598 MW total installed solar capacity
- 91 MW co-located battery storage capacity
- 3 utility-scale plants (50 MW or larger)
- 391 small / community-scale plants (under 5 MW)
New York Solar Farms by Technology Type
- 569 Solar Photovoltaic (PV) — standard panel installations, the dominant technology nationwide
- 28 Solar PV with Battery Storage — newer hybrid plants that pair panels with on-site batteries to store excess generation
The 15 Largest Solar Farms in New York
The largest solar farm in New York by installed capacity is Morris Ridge Solar at 177 MW. The 15 largest New York solar farms from the latest EIA filing:
| # | Solar Farm | Operator | Capacity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morris Ridge Solar | Morris Ridge Solar Energy Center, LLC | 177 MW | Mount Morris, Livingston |
| 2 | High River Energy Center, LLC | High River Energy Center, LLC | 90 MW | Florida, Montgomery |
| 3 | East Point Energy Center, LLC | East Point Energy Center, LLC | 50 MW | Sharon Springs, Schoharie |
| 4 | Long Island Solar Farm LLC | Long Island Solar Farm LLC | 32 MW | Upton, Suffolk |
| 5 | Shoreham Solar Commons | Duke Energy Renewables Services | 25 MW | Shoreham, Suffolk |
| 6 | Calverton Solar Energy Center | LI Solar Generation, LLC | 23 MW | Calverton, Suffolk |
| 7 | NY8 – Grissom Solar | MN8 Energy LLC | 20 MW | Mohawk, Montgomery |
| 8 | Riverhead Solar Farm | AES Distributed Energy | 20 MW | Calverton, Suffolk |
| 9 | NY8 – Branscomb Solar | MN8 Energy LLC | 20 MW | Schaghticoke, Rensselaer |
| 10 | NY8 – ELP Stillwater Solar | MN8 Energy LLC | 20 MW | Mechanicville, Saratoga |
| 11 | NY8 – Darby Solar | MN8 Energy LLC | 20 MW | Schaghticoke, Rensselaer |
| 12 | NY8 – Teichos Pattersonville | MN8 Energy LLC | 20 MW | Pattersonville, Schenectady |
| 13 | Hecate Energy Albany 2 LLC | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | 20 MW | Coeymans, Albany |
| 14 | NY8 – Regan Solar | MN8 Energy LLC | 20 MW | Mohawk, Montgomery |
| 15 | NY8 – Puckett Solar | MN8 Energy LLC | 20 MW | Chenango Forks, Broome |
Top Solar Operators in New York
Five operators account for the largest share of solar generation in New York:
- Generate Capital — 65 plants, 212 MW total
- MN8 Energy LLC — 17 plants, 188 MW total
- Morris Ridge Solar Energy Center, LLC — 1 plant, 177 MW total
- AES Distributed Energy — 40 plants, 157 MW total
- Nautilus Solar Solutions — 31 plants, 97 MW total
Solar Permitting and Regulation in New York
Utility-scale solar in New York is overseen by the New York Public Service Commission. 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 York?
New York has 597 solar farms in the latest EIA Form 860 filing — a combined 2,598 MW of installed capacity. Of those, 3 are utility-scale (50 MW or larger).
What is the largest solar farm in New York?
The largest solar farm in New York is Morris Ridge Solar, located in Mount Morris (Livingston County), with 177 MW of installed capacity. It is operated by Morris Ridge Solar Energy Center, LLC.
How much solar capacity does New York have?
New York has 2,598 MW of installed solar capacity across 597 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 York?
Solar farms in New York are regulated by the New York Public Service Commission 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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