Paynesville Solar
29572 185th St, Paynesville, MN 56362Plant Summary Information
Paynesville Solar is ranked #15 out of 537 solar farms in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Paynesville Solar generated 2.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Paynesville Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Enel Green Power NA, Inc. |
| Location | Stearns County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 17.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 61.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,559 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,670 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #118 out of 784 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #15 out of 537 Minnesota Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Paynesville Solar
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Paynesville Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Paynesville Solar (60530) |
| Plant Address | 29572 185th St, Paynesville, MN 56362 |
| Utility | Enel Green Power NA, Inc. (59380) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.39291, -94.72123 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2017 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Annual Generation | 17.9 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 | QF16-745 |
| 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 | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator PV1 Details Operating December 2016
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 10 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10 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 |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 90 |
| DC Net Capacity | 15.2 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Paynesville Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Paynesville Solar, LLC | 1 Tech Dr. Suite 220, Andover, MA 1810 | 100.00% |
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| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allium Community Solar Garden, LLC | Paynesville, MN | 2.0 GWh | 0.5 mi |
| Canopus Community Solar | Belgrade, MN | 1.8 GWh | 5.5 mi |
| Capricornus Community Solar Garden | Paynsville, MN | 1.8 GWh | 0.4 mi |
| Deneb Community Solar | Belgrade, MN | 1.8 GWh | 5.4 mi |
| DSI Julie Solar | Cold Spring, MN | 2.1 GWh | 16.6 mi |
| Enterprise MN - Ferche CSG | Paynesville, MN | 35.0 MWh | 0.5 mi |
| Hertzberg Community (CSG) | Paynesville, MN | 1.8 GWh | 1.6 mi |
| Lahr 1, LLC | Wakefield Township, MN | 7.6 GWh | 14.6 mi |
| MN East Regal LLC (CSG) | Paynesville, MN | 2.2 GWh | 1 mi |
| Novel Froehle Solar LLC | Cold Spring, MN | 1.9 GWh | 16.5 mi |
| Novel Reber Solar CSG | Albany, MN | 1.8 GWh | 17.4 mi |
| Paynesville Community Solar | Paynesville, MN | 8.2 GWh | 0.7 mi |
| Paynesville CSG1, LLC | Paynesville, MN | 2.1 GWh | 0.6 mi |
| Pivot Energy Minnesota Solar 10 | Greenwald, MN | 1.4 GWh | 15.8 mi |
| Richmond CSG | Richmond, MN | 8.5 GWh | 11 mi |
| Schwinghamer Project CSG | Albany, MN | 1.7 GWh | 17.3 mi |
| SolarClub 30 (CSG) | Eden Valley, MN | 2.0 GWh | 9.5 mi |
| USS Milkweed Solar LLC CSG | Paynesville, MN | 2.0 GWh | 4.8 mi |
| USS Turkey Solar LLC CSG | Atwater, MN | 1.8 GWh | 17.5 mi |
| WakeSun LLC | Cold Spring, MN | 4.7 GWh | 16.2 mi |