166th largest plant in Minnesota · 6412th nationally
Connexus Solar Stanford 1stf is a solar power plant in Minnesota with a nameplate capacity of 7.3 MW.
| Plant Name | Connexus Solar Stanford 1stf |
|---|---|
| Operator | Rea Investments, Llc |
| City | St. Francis |
| County | Anoka County |
| State | Minnesota |
| ZIP | 55070 |
| Coordinates | 45.41715, -93.38854 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1STF | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 7.3 MW | Operating | 2021 |
| Owner | Location | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal Energy Alternatives, Llc | Dexter, MO | 5500.0% |
| Novel Ventures Holding Llc | St. Paul, MN | 4500.0% |
Ownership reported to EIA Form 860. Percentages reflect reported generator-level ownership share, averaged when a plant has multiple generators.
| NERC Region | MRO |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. |
Utility-scale solar farms convert sunlight directly into electricity using photovoltaic panels. They produce zero direct emissions and have no fuel cost, but generation is variable — peaking at midday and falling to zero at night. Capacity factors typically run 18–28% in good locations.