Where is Buffalo NY GigaFactory?

In Erie County, New York (NY). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Buffalo NY GigaFactory?

2 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Buffalo NY GigaFactory?

EIA-860M names Tesla Inc. as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Buffalo NY GigaFactory LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Tesla Inc. here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Buffalo NY GigaFactory LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Buffalo NY GigaFactory still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Buffalo NY GigaFactory

Buffalo NY GigaFactory is a 2 MW solar farm in Erie County, New York, operated by Tesla Inc.. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside NYISO. Its unit entered service in 2022.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 2 MW; 2 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2022
EIA plant ID: 65071

Where it is

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County: Erie County, New York
Coordinates: 42.8593, -78.8418
Balancing authority: NYIS
Sector: Industrial Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Tesla Inc.
Primary energy source: Solar
Technologies: Solar Photovoltaic
Status: Operating

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Buffalo NY GigaFactory: FAQ

Where is Buffalo NY GigaFactory?: In Erie County, New York (NY). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Buffalo NY GigaFactory?: 2 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Buffalo NY GigaFactory?: EIA-860M names Tesla Inc. as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Buffalo NY GigaFactory LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Tesla Inc. here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Buffalo NY GigaFactory LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Buffalo NY GigaFactory still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.