Kelso Solar
5351 State Highway H, Benton, MO 63736Plant Summary Information
Kelso Solar is ranked #33 out of 127 power plants in Missouri in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Kelso Solar generated 103.3 GWh during the 3-month period between April 2026 to July 2026.
| Plant Name | Kelso Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Kelso Solar, LLC |
| Location | Scott County, MO |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2025 |
| Last Update | Jul 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 220.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 752.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,444 out of 13,285 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #445 out of 7,198 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #33 out of 127 Missouri Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 38 Missouri Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Kelso Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Kelso Solar (69319) |
| Plant Address | 5351 State Highway H, Benton, MO 63736 |
| Utility | Kelso Solar, LLC (67436) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.05, -89.52 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2025 to Jul 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 220.5 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 | 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 | American Transmission Co (659) MO |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator KLSO1 Details Operating December 2025
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 200 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 200 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 200 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2025 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 60 |
| DC Net Capacity | 247 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | No |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Kelso Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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