North Star Solar Project
intersection of 367th St and K, North Branch, MN 55056Plant Summary Information
North Star Solar Project is ranked #49 out of 781 power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
North Star Solar Project generated 58.7 GWh during the 3-month period between March 2026 to June 2026.
| Plant Name | North Star Solar Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | North Star Solar PV LLC |
| Location | Chisago County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Last Update | Jun 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 176.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 667.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,734 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #564 out of 7,027 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #49 out of 781 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 534 Minnesota Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for North Star Solar Project
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North Star Solar Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | North Star Solar Project (59852) |
| Plant Address | intersection of 367th St and K, North Branch, MN 55056 |
| Utility | North Star Solar PV LLC (59634) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.47, -92.91 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2016 to Jun 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Annual Generation | 176.1 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 | 16-121-000 |
| 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 | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator NSSP1 Details Operating December 2016
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 100 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 100 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 100 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2016 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 90 |
| DC Net Capacity | 138 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Other Materials | No |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
North Star Solar Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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