South Mills Solar, LLC
170 S. Mills Road, Hardin, MT 59034Plant Summary Information
South Mills Solar, LLC is ranked #5 out of 9 solar farms in Montana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
South Mills Solar, LLC generated 1.7 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | South Mills Solar, LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Adapture Renewables, Inc. |
| Location | Big Horn County, MT |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2017 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 4.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 18.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,470 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3,681 out of 7,209 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #63 out of 71 Montana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 9 Montana Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
Enerparc Inc. (2016 to 2019) Adapture Renewables, Inc. (2020 to 2025) |
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South Mills Solar, LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | South Mills Solar, LLC (61290) |
| Plant Address | 170 S. Mills Road, Hardin, MT 59034 |
| Utility | Adapture Renewables, Inc. (60496) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.73011, -107.63262 |
| Generation Dates on File | Apr 2017 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2017 |
| Annual Generation | 4.7 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 | 15-408-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | NorthWestern Energy (NWMT) (NWMT) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | NorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT) (12825) MT |
| Grid Voltage | 12.40 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator SMSMT Details Operating April 2017
| 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 | April 2017 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 90 |
| Tilt Angle | 45 |
| DC Net Capacity | 4.2 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
South Mills Solar, LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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