Creston Solar (50 MW)
1798 160th Street, Creston, IA 50801Plant Summary Information
Creston Solar (50 MW) is ranked #6 out of 28 solar farms in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Creston Solar (50 MW) generated 29.4 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2025 to May 2025.
| Plant Name | Creston Solar (50 MW) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Interstate Power and Light Co |
| Location | Union County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2024 |
| Last Update | May 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 53.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 183.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,944 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #909 out of 6,191 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #106 out of 278 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 28 Iowa Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Creston Solar (50 MW) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Creston Solar (50 MW) (67536) |
| Plant Address | 1798 160th Street, Creston, IA 50801 |
| Utility | Interstate Power and Light Co (9417) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.07071, -94.31849 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2024 to May 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 53.9 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | NA |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | ITC Midwest LLC (56161) |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator PV1 Details Operating October 2024
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 50 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2024 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| DC Net Capacity | 57.95 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Creston Solar (50 MW) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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