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200 MW Solar operating in Meade, KY — Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
200 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2025
Operating Since
Coordinates
37.9099, -86.2601
County
Meade, KY
Nearby Plants
Owner data does not fully agree across sources.
EIA typically reports the operating utility, while GEM resolves to the financial owner or parent corporation. Both can be correct.
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Green River Solar, LLC | NextEra Energy Inc | — |
| Owner(s) | Green River Solar, LLC | NextEra Energy | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Green River Solar is a 200 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Meade County, Kentucky. The plant, which began operating in 2025, is owned by NextEra Energy and operated by Green River Solar, LLC. It utilizes fixed-tilt solar tracking technology and consists of a single generator. Green River Solar is connected to the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. (MISO) balancing authority and resides within the SERC NERC region.
In its latest year of operation, Green River Solar generated 270,969 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 23.1%. The plant is ranked as the 5th largest solar facility out of 13 in Kentucky, and 235th nationally out of 639 solar plants. The plant's output is influenced by grid conditions and has been the subject of several news articles, particularly related to deals and grid integration.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
MISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
Grid Voltage
161.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
14.6K MWh
Latest Month
271.0K MWh
Annual Generation
23.1%
Capacity Factor
2023
$1,543/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $308.6M
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
MISO
LMP Node
—
Pricing Hub
—
Alt. Hub / Zone
INDIANA.HUB
Node Source
OSM spatial match
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