Lafayette 2 - McHenry Franks 1
Greenlee St., Marengo, IL 60152Plant Summary Information
Lafayette 2 - McHenry Franks 1 is ranked #124 out of 366 solar farms in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Lafayette 2 - McHenry Franks 1 generated 608.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Lafayette 2 - McHenry Franks 1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | MN8 Energy LLC |
| Location | McHenry County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2020 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 4.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 14.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,854 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #4,003 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #259 out of 542 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #124 out of 366 Illinois Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operators |
Goldman Sachs Renewable Power Group (2020 to 2020) Goldman Sachs Renewable Power LLC (2021 to 2021) MN8 Energy LLC (2022 to 2025) |
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Lafayette 2 - McHenry Franks 1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Lafayette 2 - McHenry Franks 1 (64302) |
| Plant Address | Greenlee St., Marengo, IL 60152 |
| Utility | MN8 Energy LLC (61944) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.25157, -88.59671 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2020 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2020 |
| Annual Generation | 4.1 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 | 20-1213 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Commonwealth Edison Co (4110) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating December 2020
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2020 |
| 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 | 2.9 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Lafayette 2 - McHenry Franks 1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| McHenry Franks IL S1, LLC | 6600 N Military Trail, Suite 400, Boca Raton, FL 33496 | 100.00% |
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