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1 MW Solar operating in Stearns, MN — Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
1 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2019
Operating Since
Coordinates
45.6489, -94.5597
County
Stearns, MN
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Stearns Solar I LLC | Stearns Solar I | — |
| Owner(s) | Stearns Solar I LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Stearns Solar I is a 1 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Stearns County, Minnesota. The plant began operating in 2019 and is owned and operated by Stearns Solar I LLC. It utilizes single-axis tracking technology to maximize solar energy capture. The plant connects to the grid within the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. (MISO) balancing authority area and the broader MRO NERC region.
In its most recent year of operation, Stearns Solar I generated 650 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 7.5%. Based on total capacity, Stearns Solar I ranks as the 436th largest power plant in Minnesota out of 540 plants, and 6804th nationally out of 7108 plants. The plant's primary fuel source is solar energy.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
MISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
MRO — Midwest Reliability Organization
Balancing Authority
0 MWh
Latest Month
650 MWh
Annual Generation
7.5%
Capacity Factor
Data from 2020–2024
$28.0/MWh
Energy Value
$2.8/MWh
Capacity Value
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
MISO
LMP Node
—
Pricing Hub
MINN.HUB
Node Source
OSM spatial match
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Grid Voltage
0.48 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP