Empire Solar
2540 West 197th St., Farmington, MN 55024Plant Summary Information
Empire Solar is ranked #104 out of 534 solar farms in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Empire Solar generated 1.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Empire Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Cypress Creek Renewables |
| Location | Dakota County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 6.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 22.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,620 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3,041 out of 7,015 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #233 out of 781 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #104 out of 534 Minnesota Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Empire Solar
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Empire Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Empire Solar (60631) |
| Plant Address | 2540 West 197th St., Farmington, MN 55024 |
| Utility | Cypress Creek Renewables (61060) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.66438, -93.10881 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2017 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Annual Generation | 6.5 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 | QF16-1145 |
| 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 | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator PV1 Details Operating December 2016
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 20 |
| DC Net Capacity | 7 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Empire Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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