USS Big Lake 1 Solar CSG
19048 196th St., Big Lake, MN 55309Plant Summary Information
USS Big Lake 1 Solar CSG is ranked #281 out of 534 solar farms in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
USS Big Lake 1 Solar CSG generated 249.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | USS Big Lake 1 Solar CSG |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | United States Solar Corporation |
| Location | Sherburne County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2018 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 2.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 7.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #10,856 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #5,728 out of 7,015 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #466 out of 781 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #281 out of 534 Minnesota Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
USS Big Lake 1 LLC (2018 to 2021) United States Solar Corporation (2022 to 2025) |
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USS Big Lake 1 Solar CSG Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | USS Big Lake 1 Solar CSG (61997) |
| Plant Address | 19048 196th St., Big Lake, MN 55309 |
| Utility | United States Solar Corporation (65173) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.31707, -93.76493 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2018 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2018 |
| Annual Generation | 2.0 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | QF18-1390-000 |
| 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 USSBL Details Operating December 2018
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| DC Net Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | Yes |
| Virtual Net Metering DC Capacity | 1 MW |
USS Big Lake 1 Solar CSG Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| USS Big Lake 1 LLC | 2150 Post Road, Suite 505, Fairfield, CT 6824 | 100.00% |
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