18th largest plant in Minnesota · 1369th nationally
Sherco Solar I is a solar power plant in Minnesota with a nameplate capacity of 223 MW.
| Plant Name | Sherco Solar I |
|---|---|
| Operator | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota |
| City | Clear Lake |
| County | Sherburne County |
| State | Minnesota |
| ZIP | 55319 |
| Coordinates | 45.40718, -93.93650 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHS01 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 223 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.