Pierre Solar
1744 North Airport Road, Pierre, SD 57501Plant Summary Information
Pierre Solar is ranked #46 out of 50 power plants in South Dakota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Pierre Solar generated 354.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Pierre Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Western Minnesota Mun Pwr Agny |
| Location | Hughes County, SD |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2016 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 6.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,108 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #5,950 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #46 out of 50 South Dakota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 4 South Dakota Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
Pierre Solar (2016 to 2024) Western Minnesota Mun Pwr Agny (2025 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Pierre Solar
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Pierre Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Pierre Solar (60686) |
| Plant Address | 1744 North Airport Road, Pierre, SD 57501 |
| Utility | Western Minnesota Mun Pwr Agny (20421) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.38875, -100.30704 |
| Generation Dates on File | Sep 2016 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2016 |
| Annual Generation | 1.9 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Missouri Basin Muni Power Agny (12710) |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator PIERS Details Operating September 2016
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2016 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 30 |
| DC Net Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Pierre Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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