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100 MW Solar operating in Chisago, MN
100 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Solar Photovoltaic
Technology
2016
Operating Since
Coordinates
45.4851, -92.8979
County
Chisago, MN
Nearby Plants
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| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | North Star Solar PV LLC | DE Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) | — |
| Owner(s) | North Star Solar PV LLC | DE Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
GEM identifies the owner as DE Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI)
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The North Star Solar Project is a 100 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Chisago County, Minnesota. The plant began operating in 2016 and has one generator. It is owned and operated by North Star Solar PV LLC. The facility utilizes single-axis tracking to maximize solar energy capture. North Star Solar Project is ranked as the 4th largest solar plant in Minnesota and 596th nationally.
The plant's primary fuel source is solar energy (SUN). In its most recent year of operation, the plant generated 181,201 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 20.7%. The power generated is delivered to the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. (MISO) balancing authority within the MRO NERC region. Financial data indicates a power purchase agreement (PPA) price of $72.92 per MWh.
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ISO/RTO
MISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
MRO — Midwest Reliability Organization
Balancing Authority
Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
Grid Voltage
115.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
3.7K MWh
Latest Month
181.2K MWh
Annual Generation
20.7%
Capacity Factor
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$28.9/MWh
Energy Value
$2.8/MWh
Capacity Value
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ISO/RTO Market
MISO
LMP Node
NSP.NSTARSOLAR
Pricing Hub
MINN.HUB
Location Type
Generation Node
Node Source
Curated node match
Last updated 2026-03-26
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