Westside Solar
5516 Valleyhigh Rd. NW, Rochester, MN 55901Plant Summary Information
Westside Solar is ranked #12 out of 505 solar farms in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Westside Solar generated 2.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Westside Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Westside Solar, LLC (Ecofin) |
| Location | Olmsted County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2022 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 17.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 58.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,456 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,490 out of 6,400 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #119 out of 759 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #12 out of 505 Minnesota Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Westside Solar
Westside Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Westside Solar (66422) |
| Plant Address | 5516 Valleyhigh Rd. NW, Rochester, MN 55901 |
| Utility | Westside Solar, LLC (Ecofin) (65473) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.05358, -92.54849 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2022 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 17.0 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 | 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 | Rochester Public Utilities (16181) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator NORTH Details Operating December 2022
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 3.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2022 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 60 |
| DC Net Capacity | 4.7 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator SOUTH Details Operating December 2022
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 6.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2022 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 60 |
| DC Net Capacity | 9 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Westside Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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