Query
Benton Solar II
Type
Entity Briefing
Entity
Benton Solar II
Generated
2026-10-10T21:38:56.371Z

Briefing on Benton Solar II

Entity Briefing
Generated Oct 10, 2026·Dataset freshness not reported
106 MW
Proposed capacity
active
Current status
Solar
Technology
MISO
Market / region
2028-02-25
Proposed COD
ERAS Study Cycle 2
Queue phase
Briefing/projectactive

Benton Solar II is a 106 MW Solar project in Minnesota, currently active.

Xcel Energy is the reported developer. The reported queue phase is ERAS Study Cycle 2. Proposed COD is 2028-02-25.

Queue ID
MISO-E0020
Location
Benton, Minnesota
Technology
Solar
Developer
Xcel Energy
Market / region
MISO
Point of interconnection
Benton County 115kV Substation

What stands out

1

Benton Solar II is a 106 MW Solar project in Minnesota with status active.

2

Xcel Energy is the reported developer.

3

The reported queue phase is ERAS Study Cycle 2; proposed COD is 2028-02-25.

Market and operating context

Queue date
2025-08-06
Proposed COD
2028-02-25
IA status
In Progress (unknown study)
Study phase
ERAS Study Cycle 2
Service type
NRIS

Why it matters

Queue phase, proposed timing, developer identity, and linked events determine how much of the stated pipeline should be treated as actionable development capacity. The project page and deeper report preserve those fields for further diligence.

Benton Solar II — verified asset snapshot

FieldValue
Queue IDMISO-E0020
LocationBenton, Minnesota
TechnologySolar
DeveloperXcel Energy
Market / regionMISO
Point of interconnectionBenton County 115kV Substation
Queue date2025-08-06
Proposed COD2028-02-25