Canopus Community Solar
34290 County Rd 178, Belgrade, MN 56132Plant Summary Information
Canopus Community Solar is ranked #359 out of 537 solar farms in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Canopus Community Solar generated 300.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Canopus Community Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Geronimo Power |
| Location | Stearns County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2019 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 6.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,258 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #6,083 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #543 out of 784 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #359 out of 537 Minnesota Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operators |
Canopus Community Solar Garden, LLC (2017 to 2018) Geronimo Energy (2019 to 2019) National Grid Renewables (2020 to 2024) Geronimo Power (2025 to 2025) |
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Canopus Community Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Canopus Community Solar (61707) |
| Plant Address | 34290 County Rd 178, Belgrade, MN 56132 |
| Utility | Geronimo Power (62759) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.42831, -94.82325 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2019 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2019 |
| Annual Generation | 1.8 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 | 12.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator CANO Details Operating March 2019
| 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 | March 2019 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 30 |
| DC Net Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Canopus Community Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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