Sherco Solar I
11492 115th Street Southeast, Clear Lake, MN 55319Plant Summary Information
Sherco Solar I is ranked #25 out of 749 power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Sherco Solar I generated 71.1 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2025 to March 2026.
| Plant Name | Sherco Solar I |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota |
| Location | Sherburne County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2024 |
| Last Update | Mar 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 404.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,590 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #168 out of 6,397 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #25 out of 749 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 503 Minnesota Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Sherco Solar I
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Sherco Solar I
Sherco Solar I Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Sherco Solar I (67909) |
| Plant Address | 11492 115th Street Southeast, Clear Lake, MN 55319 |
| Utility | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.40718, -93.9365 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2024 to Mar 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 404.1 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 | N/A |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator SHS01 Details Operating October 2024
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 222.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 222.92 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 222.92 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2024 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bifacial | Yes |
| DC Net Capacity | 264.6 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Sherco Solar I Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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