Uss Golden Spike Solar Llc is a solar power plant in Minnesota.
| Plant Name | Uss Golden Spike Solar Llc |
|---|---|
| Operator | United States Solar Corporation |
| City | Sauk Rapids |
| County | Benton County |
| State | Minnesota |
| ZIP | 56379 |
| Coordinates | 45.62421, -94.06363 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USGSP | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.0 MW | Regulatory | — |
| 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.