271st largest plant in Minnesota · 8126th nationally
Lady Slipper Solar Array Csg is a solar power plant in Minnesota with a nameplate capacity of 4.5 MW. It generates roughly 7.5k MWh per year — enough to power about 711 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 19% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Lady Slipper Solar Array Csg |
|---|---|
| Operator | Aep Onsite Partners, Llc |
| City | Red Wing |
| County | Goodhue County |
| State | Minnesota |
| ZIP | 55066 |
| Coordinates | 44.55438, -92.66169 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PV1 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 4.5 MW | Operating | 2019 |
| 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.