USS Big Lake 1 Solar CSG

19048 196th St., Big Lake, MN 55309

Plant 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 NameUSS Big Lake 1 Solar CSG
Utility NameUnited States Solar Corporation
LocationSherburne County, MN
Initial Operation DateDecember 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 NameUSS Big Lake 1 Solar CSG (61997)
Plant Address19048 196th St., Big Lake, MN 55309
UtilityUnited States Solar Corporation (65173)
Latitude, Longitude45.31707, -93.76493
Generation Dates on FileDec 2018 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation DateDecember 2018
Annual Generation 2.0 GWh
Fuel Types Solar
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusYes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket NumberQF18-1390-000
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionMRO
Balancing AuthorityMidcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerNorthern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) MN
Grid Voltage 34.50 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator USSBL Details Operating December 2018

TechnologySolar Photovoltaic
Prime MoverPhotovoltaic
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity1 MW
Summer Capacity1 MW
Winter Capacity1 MW
Minimum Load1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateDecember 2018
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceSolar
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Solar Details
Single Axis TrackingYes
DC Net Capacity1.4 MW
Crystalline SiliconYes
Net Metering AgreementNo
Virtual Net Metering AgreementYes
Virtual Net Metering DC Capacity1 MW

USS Big Lake 1 Solar CSG Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressOwnership
USS Big Lake 1 LLC2150 Post Road, Suite 505, Fairfield, CT 6824100.00%

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