Buffalo Lake CSG1, LLC
400 5th St., Buffalo Lake, MN 55314Plant Summary Information
Buffalo Lake CSG1, LLC is ranked #295 out of 534 solar farms in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Buffalo Lake CSG1, LLC generated 263.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Buffalo Lake CSG1, LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Nautilus Solar Solutions |
| Location | Renville County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2021 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 2.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 7.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #10,898 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #5,768 out of 7,015 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #481 out of 781 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #295 out of 534 Minnesota Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
Buffalo Lake CSG1 LLC (2019 to 2020) Nautilus Solar Solutions (2021 to 2025) |
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Buffalo Lake CSG1, LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Buffalo Lake CSG1, LLC (63594) |
| Plant Address | 400 5th St., Buffalo Lake, MN 55314 |
| Utility | Nautilus Solar Solutions (61227) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.73261, -94.62303 |
| Generation Dates on File | Aug 2021 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2021 |
| Annual Generation | 2.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator SC Details Operating August 2021
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2021 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 52 |
| DC Net Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | Yes |
| Virtual Net Metering DC Capacity | 1.4 MW |
Buffalo Lake CSG1, LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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