442nd largest plant in Minnesota · 12726th nationally
Msc-Scott01 Llc is a solar power plant in Minnesota with a nameplate capacity of 1.0 MW. It generates roughly 2.0k MWh per year — enough to power about 194 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 23% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Msc-Scott01 Llc |
|---|---|
| Operator | Msc-Scott01 Llc |
| City | Jordan |
| County | Scott County |
| State | Minnesota |
| ZIP | 55352 |
| Coordinates | 44.66947, -93.50420 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52737 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.0 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.