Lake Charlotte Solar Project
Project Details
Project Name
Lake Charlotte Solar Project
Applicant
Lake Charlotte Solar, LLC
Location
Martin County
Description
Lake Charlotte, LLC proposes to construct the 150 MW Lake Charlotte Solar Facility and 150 MW / 600-megawatt hour (MWh) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Rutland Township, Martin County, Minnesota.
Status
active
Project Contact
Project Summary
Lake Charlotte proposes to construct the Lake Charlotte Solar Facility (Solar Facility) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), in Rutland Township, Martin County, Minnesota. The Solar Facility is proposed as a solar energy conversion facility with a 150-megawatt (MW) alternating current (AC) nameplate capacity. The associated BESS will consist of a stand-alone structure with a 150 MW / 600-megawatt hour (MWh) nameplate capacity and ancillary support infrastructure.
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Key Project Documents
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06/05/2025
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Lake Charlotte Solar LLC's Joint Site Permits Application to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission for the Lake Charlotte So
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08/22/2025
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SCOPING MEETINGS
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02/24/26
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS AND AVAILABILITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
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Docket Documents
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| Date | Document ID | On Behalf Of | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2026 | 20264-230209-02 | PUC EIP | Attachment A - Edits to Proposed Findings of Facts |
| April 9, 2026 | 20264-230209-01 | PUC EIP | PUC EIP Reply Comments and Findings of Fact |
| March 25, 2026 | 20263-229641-01 | Lake Charlotte Solar, LLC and Lake Charlotte Storage, LLC | Response to Hearing Comments |
| March 25, 2026 | 20263-229641-02 | Lake Charlotte Solar, LLC and Lake Charlotte Storage, LLC | Letter with Proposed Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Recommendations |
| March 18, 2026 | 20263-229398-01 | PUC | Kathy Meixell |
| March 18, 2026 | 20263-229395-01 | PUC | Morgan Johnson |
| March 17, 2026 | 20263-229387-01 | PUC | Carmen Anders Deling |
| March 13, 2026 | 20263-229251-01 | PUC EIP | Lake Charlotte Solar Hearing Comments |
| March 13, 2026 | 20263-229227-01 | PUC | Jennifer Moeller |
| March 13, 2026 | 20263-229231-01 | PUC | Batch 1 of 1 - 17 Comments - 03132026 |
| March 13, 2026 | 20263-229284-01 | Minnesota Department of Natural Resources | |
| March 13, 2026 | 20263-229278-01 | Minnesota Interagency Vegetation Management Planning Working Group | VMPWG Hearing Comments |
| March 13, 2026 | 20263-229322-01 | PUC | Heather Helmich. |
| March 13, 2026 | 20263-229323-01 | PUC | Isasc & Tania Wallace. |
| March 13, 2026 | 20263-229292-01 | LIUNA Minnesota/North Dakota | |
| March 12, 2026 | 20263-229185-01 | PUC | Batch - 10 Comments 03122026 |
| March 6, 2026 | 20263-229010-01 | PUC | Public Hearing Presentation |
| March 6, 2026 | 20263-229003-01 | Lake Charlotte Solar, LLC and Lake Charlotte Storage, LLC | 2026-03-06 Lake Charlotte Solar - Filing LTR with Final Exhibit List |
| February 25, 2026 | 20262-228604-01 | Lake Charlotte Solar, LLC and Lake Charlotte Storage, LLC | Lake Charlotte - Affidavits of Publication and Tear Sheets |
| February 25, 2026 | 20263-229645-02 | Shaddix & Associates - Stenographic Court Reporters | Fairmont Public Hearing on 2-25-26 |
| February 24, 2026 | 20263-229645-01 | Shaddix & Associates - Stenographic Court Reporters | Virtual Public Hearing Held on 2-24-26 |
| February 19, 2026 | 20262-228371-01 | PUC EIP | EQB Monitor Notice of Public Hearings and Availability of EA |
| February 19, 2026 | 20262-228362-01 | PUC EIP | Certificate of Mailing EA to Library |
| February 18, 2026 | 20262-228308-02 | Lake Charlotte Solar, LLC | 2026-02-18 Lake Charlotte Solar_Marta Lasch Direct Testimony with Schedules A-D |
| February 18, 2026 | 20262-228308-01 | Lake Charlotte Solar, LLC | 2026-02-18 Lake Charlotte Solar - Filing LTR - Direct Testimony of M. Lasch |
| February 12, 2026 | 20262-228097-01 | PUC EIP | Distribution of EA to Agencies and THPOs |
| February 11, 2026 | 20262-228055-02 | PUC EIP | Lake Charlotte Solar EA Appendix A - Scoping Decision |
| February 11, 2026 | 20262-228055-03 | PUC EIP | Lake Charlotte Solar EA Appendix B - Maps |
| February 11, 2026 | 20262-228055-01 | PUC EIP | Lake Charlotte Solar Environmental Assessment (EA) |
| February 11, 2026 | 20262-228049-01 | PUC | Notice of Public Hearings and Availability of Environmental Assessment |