442nd largest plant in Minnesota · 12726th nationally
Lake Wilson Solar is a solar power plant in Minnesota with a nameplate capacity of 1.0 MW.
| Plant Name | Lake Wilson Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Lake Wilson Solar, Llc |
| City | Lake Wilson |
| County | Murray County |
| State | Minnesota |
| ZIP | 56151 |
| Coordinates | 43.98042, -95.95489 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30801 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.0 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| 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.