Creston Solar (50 MW)
1798 160th Street, Creston, IA 50801Plant Summary Information
Creston Solar (50 MW) is ranked #6 out of 32 solar farms in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Creston Solar (50 MW) generated 28.2 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2026 to May 2026.
| 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 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 96.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 366.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,537 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #922 out of 7,015 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #100 out of 283 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 32 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 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 96.4 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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| Downtown Generation Plant | Greenfield, IA | 15.0 MWh | 17.7 mi |
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| Greenfield Wind | Greenfield, IA | 4.4 GWh | 17.5 mi |
| Lenox | Lenox, IA | 55.0 MWh | 18.2 mi |
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| Meadow Ridge | Greenfield, IA | 2.3 GWh | 23 mi |
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| Orient Wind Farm | Orient, IA | 1.8 TWh | 10.5 mi |
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| Sky Volt | Greenfield, IA | 4.5 GWh | 17.5 mi |
| Southern Hills Wind Farm | Creston, IA | 808.2 GWh | 8.2 mi |
| Summit Lake | Creston, IA | 109.3 GWh | 3.3 mi |
| Wolverine | Greenfield, IA | 4.8 GWh | 23.2 mi |