Hoot Lake Solar
2204 Main St., Fergus Falls, MN 56537Plant Summary Information
Hoot Lake Solar is ranked #9 out of 537 solar farms in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Hoot Lake Solar generated 27.1 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | Hoot Lake Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Otter Tail Power Co |
| Location | Otter Tail County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2023 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 73.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 281.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,897 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,063 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #77 out of 784 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #9 out of 537 Minnesota Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Hoot Lake Solar
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Hoot Lake Solar
Hoot Lake Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Hoot Lake Solar (65066) |
| Plant Address | 2204 Main St., Fergus Falls, MN 56537 |
| Utility | Otter Tail Power Co (14232) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.29064, -96.04325 |
| Generation Dates on File | Aug 2023 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 73.8 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 | Otter Tail Power Co (14232) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating August 2023
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | OTP.HLSOLAR |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | OTP.HLSOLAR |
| Nameplate Capacity | 49.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 49.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 49.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 2023 |
| 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 | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| East West Fixed Tilt | No |
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 30 |
| DC Net Capacity | 58 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Hoot Lake Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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