Franklin County Solar
1228 U.S. Highway 65, Hampton, IA 50441Plant Summary Information
Franklin County Solar is ranked #8 out of 33 solar farms in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Franklin County Solar generated 2.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Franklin County Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | MidAmerican Energy Co |
| Location | Franklin County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2022 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 13.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 45.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,919 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,816 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #131 out of 284 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 out of 33 Iowa Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Franklin County Solar
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Franklin County Solar
Franklin County Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Franklin County Solar (64986) |
| Plant Address | 1228 U.S. Highway 65, Hampton, IA 50441 |
| Utility | MidAmerican Energy Co (12341) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.72084, -93.20609 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2022 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 13.2 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | MidAmerican Energy Co (12341) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator FCS Details Operating January 2022
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2022 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 179 |
| Tilt Angle | 52 |
| DC Net Capacity | 9.1 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Franklin County Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Franklin County Solar.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CED Mason City Wind | Mason City, IA | 29.5 GWh | 29.5 mi |
| Century | Blairsburg, IA | 608.9 GWh | 24.4 mi |
| Cerro Gordo Wind Farm | Union, IA | 170.8 GWh | 26.6 mi |
| Charles City Wind Farm | Charles City, IA | 267.7 GWh | 35.4 mi |
| Dike City Power Plant | Dike, IA | 4.0 MWh | 34.5 mi |
| Emery Station | Clear Lake, IA | 2.4 TWh | 26.1 mi |
| Franklin County Wind Farm | Iowa Falls, IA | 270.5 GWh | 10.3 mi |
| Garden Wind LLC | Zearing, IA | 322.4 GWh | 35.3 mi |
| Grundy Center City Light Plant | Grundy Center, IA | 109.0 MWh | 33.1 mi |
| Hancock County Wind Energy Center | Garner, IA | 247.7 GWh | 31.4 mi |
| Hawkeye Power Partners LLC | Garner, IA | 167.8 GWh | 26.4 mi |
| Ivester Wind Farm | Wellsburg, IA | 322.9 GWh | 29.9 mi |
| Leonardo Wind 1 LLC | Alden, IA | 8.7 GWh | 17.5 mi |
| Merl Parr | Charles City, IA | 2.6 GWh | 34.8 mi |
| REG Mason City Solar | Mason City, IA | 4.1 GWh | 28.8 mi |
| Rockford | Rockford, IA | 6.0 MWh | 26.2 mi |
| Webster City | Webster City, IA | 383.2 MWh | 35.5 mi |
| Wellsburg Wind Project | Wellsburg, IA | 304.8 GWh | 25.9 mi |
| Whispering Willow North | Latimer, IA | 739.1 GWh | 11.4 mi |
| Whispering Willow Wind Farm - East | Iowa Falls, IA | 404.6 GWh | 6.2 mi |