Orion Community Solar
14008 Fruit Farm Rd, St. Joseph, MN 56374Plant Summary Information
Orion Community Solar is ranked #135 out of 503 solar farms in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Orion Community Solar generated 748.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Orion Community Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Orion Community Solar |
| Location | Stearns County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2017 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 4.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 17.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,986 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3,135 out of 6,191 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #281 out of 756 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #135 out of 503 Minnesota Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Orion Community Solar
Orion Community Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Orion Community Solar (60716) |
| Plant Address | 14008 Fruit Farm Rd, St. Joseph, MN 56374 |
| Utility | Orion Community Solar (60439) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.5879, -94.40144 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2017 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2017 |
| Annual Generation | 4.8 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 | 17-98-000, 17-99-000, 17-100-000 |
| 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 | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator OCS1 Details Operating January 2017
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2017 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 185 |
| Tilt Angle | 35 |
| DC Net Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator OCS2 Details Operating January 2017
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2017 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 185 |
| Tilt Angle | 35 |
| DC Net Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator OCS3 Details Operating January 2017
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2017 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 185 |
| Tilt Angle | 35 |
| DC Net Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Orion Community Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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