222.9 MW Solar operating in Sherburne, MN — Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
222.9 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2024
Operating Since
Coordinates
45.4072, -93.9365
County
Sherburne, MN
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Sherco Solar I is a 222.9 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Sherburne County, Minnesota. The plant, which began operating in 2024, is owned and operated by Northern States Power Co - Minnesota. It utilizes single-axis tracking technology to maximize solar energy capture. As of the most recent data, Sherco Solar I ranks as the third-largest solar plant in Minnesota (out of four) and 179th nationally (out of 639).
The plant's latest annual generation was 418,620 MWh, resulting in a capacity factor of 21.4%. The installed cost was $1321.95 per kW, according to FERC data. Sherco Solar I operates within the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator (MISO) balancing authority and the MRO NERC region.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
MRO
Balancing Authority
Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
Grid Voltage
345 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
11.7K MWh
Latest Month
418.6K MWh
Annual Generation
21.4%
Capacity Factor
$1,322/kW
Installed Cost
Northern States Power Company (Minnesota)
Reporting Utility
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
MISO
LMP Node
NSP.SHERC3.SLR
Pricing Hub
MINN.HUB
Node Source
Curated node match
Last updated 2026-03-26
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