Cottage Grove Project CSG
10990 Manning Ave. S., Cottage Grove, MN 55033Plant Summary Information
Cottage Grove Project CSG is ranked #108 out of 534 solar farms in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cottage Grove Project CSG generated 1.8 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Cottage Grove Project CSG |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Madison Energy Investments LLC |
| Location | Washington County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2018 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 6.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 24.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,712 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3,116 out of 7,027 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #238 out of 781 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #108 out of 534 Minnesota Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
DG Minnesota CSG, LLC (2018 to 2024) Madison Energy Investments LLC (2025 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Cottage Grove Project CSG
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Cottage Grove Project CSG Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cottage Grove Project CSG (61983) |
| Plant Address | 10990 Manning Ave. S., Cottage Grove, MN 55033 |
| Utility | Madison Energy Investments LLC (65043) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.7907, -92.8727 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2018 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2018 |
| Annual Generation | 6.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | QF18-1899-000 |
| 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 COTG Details Operating October 2018
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.9 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 4.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 25 |
| DC Net Capacity | 6.4 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Cottage Grove Project CSG Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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