Porter Way Community Solar Garden
13200 78th Street, Waconia, MN 55387Plant Summary Information
Porter Way Community Solar Garden is ranked #141 out of 534 solar farms in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Porter Way Community Solar Garden generated 1.4 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2026 to May 2026.
| Plant Name | Porter Way Community Solar Garden |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Onsite Partners, LLC |
| Location | Carver County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2018 |
| Last Update | May 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 4.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 17.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,440 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3,663 out of 7,015 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #287 out of 781 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #141 out of 534 Minnesota Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operators |
AEP Onsite Partners (2017 to 2019) AEP Onsite Partners, LLC (2020 to 2024) Onsite Partners, LLC (2025 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Porter Way Community Solar Garden
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Porter Way Community Solar Garden Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Porter Way Community Solar Garden (61500) |
| Plant Address | 13200 78th Street, Waconia, MN 55387 |
| Utility | Onsite Partners, LLC (60571) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.85103, -93.7784 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2018 to May 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2018 |
| Annual Generation | 4.6 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 | QF-208 |
| 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 | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator PV1 Details Operating February 2018
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | No |
|---|---|
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
| Tilt Angle | 25 |
| DC Net Capacity | 3.9 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Porter Way Community Solar Garden Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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