Novel DeCook Solar CSG
519 95th Ave SW, Byron, MN 55920Plant Summary Information
Novel DeCook Solar CSG is ranked #405 out of 534 solar farms in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Novel DeCook Solar CSG generated 316.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Novel DeCook Solar CSG |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | REA Investments, LLC |
| Location | Olmsted County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2020 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 6.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,233 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #6,054 out of 7,015 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #597 out of 781 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #405 out of 534 Minnesota Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operators |
Novel DeCook Solar LLC CSG (2019 to 2019) Novel DeCook Solar LLC (2020 to 2021) REA Investments, LLC (2022 to 2025) |
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Novel DeCook Solar CSG Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Novel DeCook Solar CSG (62979) |
| Plant Address | 519 95th Ave SW, Byron, MN 55920 |
| Utility | REA Investments, LLC (63359) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.01284, -92.62699 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2020 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2020 |
| Annual Generation | 1.8 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 | 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 | ALLETE, Inc. (12647) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 480.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator DECO Details Operating March 2020
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2020 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 30 |
| DC Net Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Novel DeCook Solar CSG Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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