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2 MW Solar operating in Macoupin, IL — Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
2 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2021
Operating Since
Coordinates
39.4045, -90.0025
County
Macoupin, IL
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Viking Solar, LLC | Viking Solar | — |
| Owner(s) | Viking Solar, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Viking Solar CSG is a 2 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Macoupin County, Illinois. The plant began operating in 2021 and is owned and operated by Viking Solar, LLC. It consists of a single generator utilizing single-axis tracking technology to maximize solar energy capture. The plant is interconnected to the grid within the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. (MISO) balancing authority and the SERC Reliability Corporation NERC region.
In its most recent year of operation, Viking Solar CSG generated 4,876 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 27.8%. The plant ranks 85th in size among 320 power plants in Illinois, and 4706th nationally out of 7108 plants. The plant's primary fuel source is solar energy (SUN).
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
MISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
181 MWh
Latest Month
4.9K MWh
Annual Generation
27.8%
Capacity Factor
Data from 2022–2024
$29.8/MWh
Energy Value
$2.5/MWh
Capacity Value
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
MISO
LMP Node
—
Pricing Hub
ILLINOIS.HUB
Node Source
OSM spatial match
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Grid Voltage
12.47 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP