Held Solar Project
7801 Bel Clare Dr, Waite Park, MN 56301Plant Summary Information
Held Solar Project is ranked #75 out of 534 solar farms in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Held Solar Project generated 2.7 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Held Solar Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Madison Energy Investments LLC |
| Location | Stearns County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2019 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 7.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 30.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,025 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2,585 out of 7,015 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #198 out of 781 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #75 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 Held Solar Project
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Held Solar Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Held Solar Project (62267) |
| Plant Address | 7801 Bel Clare Dr, Waite Park, MN 56301 |
| Utility | Madison Energy Investments LLC (65043) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.5239, -94.2736 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2019 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2019 |
| Annual Generation | 7.9 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 | PENDING |
| 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 | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator HELD Details Operating March 2019
| 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 | March 2019 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| DC Net Capacity | 7.5 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | Yes |
| Virtual Net Metering DC Capacity | 7.5 MW |
Held Solar Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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