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8.5 MW Solar operating in Carver, MN — Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
8.5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2016
Operating Since
Coordinates
44.7932, -93.9010
County
Carver, MN
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Enel Green Power NA, Inc. | Enel Green Power NA, Inc. | — |
| Owner(s) | West Waconia Solar, LLC | West Waconia Solar LLC | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
GEM identifies the owner as West Waconia Solar LLC
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West Waconia Solar is an 8.5 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Carver County, Minnesota. The plant, which began operating in 2016, utilizes single-axis tracking technology to maximize solar energy capture. It is owned and operated by Enel Green Power NA, Inc. The plant connects to the grid within the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator (MISO) balancing authority area and the broader MRO NERC region. West Waconia Solar is ranked as the 16th largest solar plant in Minnesota out of 540, and 1969th nationally out of 7108.
In its most recent year of operation, West Waconia Solar generated 15,639 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 20.9%. Financial data indicates that the plant's economics are tracked by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) solar energy research.
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ISO/RTO
MISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
MRO — Midwest Reliability Organization
Balancing Authority
349 MWh
Latest Month
15.6K MWh
Annual Generation
20.9%
Capacity Factor
Data from 2017–2024
$26.3/MWh
Energy Value
$2.7/MWh
Capacity Value
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
MISO
LMP Node
NSP.MMPA
Pricing Hub
MINN.HUB
Location Type
Load Zone
Node Source
Curated node match
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Grid Voltage
34.5 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP