3.9 MW Solar operating in Poweshiek, IA — Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
3.9 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2024
Operating Since
Coordinates
41.7624, -92.7154
County
Poweshiek, IA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Azimuth 180 Solar Electric, LLC | Azimuth 180 Solar Electric | — |
| Owner(s) | Azimuth 180 Solar Electric, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
The Grinnell College solar photovoltaic plant, located in Poweshiek County, Iowa, has a total capacity of 3.9 MW. The plant, which began operating in 2024, is owned and operated by Azimuth 180 Solar Electric, LLC. It consists of a single generator utilizing solar energy as its primary fuel source. The solar panels employ single-axis tracking technology to maximize sunlight capture.
In its most recent year of operation, the Grinnell College plant generated 1,589 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 4.6%. The plant operates within the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator (MISO) balancing authority, and is located within the MRO NERC region. It is ranked as the 14th largest solar plant in Iowa out of 31, and ranks 3,547th nationally out of 7,108 solar plants.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
MRO
Balancing Authority
Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
Grid Voltage
13.2 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
65 MWh
Latest Month
1.6K MWh
Annual Generation
4.6%
Capacity Factor
No financial data available for this plant.
Point of Interconnection
Nearest Substation
Grinnell Subtation · 69 kV
Substation Distance
< 10 km
Operator
Alliant Energy
Coord Source
OSM spatial
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
MISO
LMP Node
—
Pricing Hub
MINN.HUB
Node Source
OSM spatial match
Substation identified. Node ID not yet resolved against ISO roster.