Lake Wilson Solar Energy Center

Project Details

Docket Numbers
Project Name
Lake Wilson Solar Energy Center
Applicant
Lake Wilson Solar Energy LLC
Location
Description

Lake Wilson Solar Energy proposes to construct and operate Lake Wilson Solar Energy Center, an up to 150 megawatt alternating current photovoltaic solar energy generating facility with 95 megawatts of battery storage in Leeds Township, Murray County, Minnesota.

Status
active

Project Contact

Contact
Jenna Ness
Phone

Project Summary

Lake Wilson Solar Energy proposes to construct and operate Lake Wilson Solar Energy Center, an up to 150 megawatt alternating current photovoltaic solar energy generating facility in Leeds Township, Murray County, Minnesota. The project will also include a substation, switchyard, operation and maintenance facility, collector lines, access roads, gen-tie line, double-circuit line tap, and an up to 95 megawatt alternating current/380-megawatt hour battery energy storage system. The project will interconnect to the existing 115 kilovolt high voltage transmission line that transects the 2,621 acre property.

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Latest News

A site permit has been issued by the Commission to construct and operate the project.

Key Project Documents

Date Title Description
April 24, 2024 Order Granting A Site Permit The Public Utilities Commission issued a site permit for the project on March 21, 2024.
October 19, 2023 Environmental Assessment The environmental review document for the Lake Wilson Solar Energy Center project.
February 13, 2023 Lake Wilson Solar Energy Center Site Permit Application A site permit application submitted to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission for construction and operation of a 150 megawatt solar generating facility with 95 megawatts of battery energy storage.