Helen CSG 1 LLC
11971 Boone Road, Plato, MN 55370Plant Summary Information
Helen CSG 1 LLC is ranked #208 out of 534 solar farms in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Helen CSG 1 LLC generated 294.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Helen CSG 1 LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | United States Solar Corporation |
| Location | McLeod County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2021 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 2.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 7.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #10,666 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #5,564 out of 7,027 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #391 out of 781 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #208 out of 534 Minnesota Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
Helen CSG 1 LLC (2020 to 2021) United States Solar Corporation (2022 to 2025) |
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Helen CSG 1 LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Helen CSG 1 LLC (64869) |
| Plant Address | 11971 Boone Road, Plato, MN 55370 |
| Utility | United States Solar Corporation (65173) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.7893, -94.05075 |
| Generation Dates on File | Nov 2021 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2021 |
| Annual Generation | 2.2 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | QF21-825-000 |
| 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 | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator HLCSG Details Operating November 2021
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2021 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| DC Net Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Helen CSG 1 LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Helen CSG 1 LLC | 2150 Post Road, Suite 505, Fairfield, CT 6824 | 100.00% |
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