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SOLAR FARMSKarn Solar Energy Center
Karn Solar Energy Center is a 80.0 MW under construction solar farm in Bay County, Michigan, operated by Consumers Energy Co - (MI).
Plant statusUnder construction
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (current stage)
- OperatingTarget Dec 2026 (not yet reached)
- Closed (not yet reached)
Planned start of operation reported to EIA: Dec 2026.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSEC | Solar Photovoltaic | 80 MW | Under construction (up to 50%) |
Plant details
- Operator
- Consumers Energy Co - (MI)
- Location
- Bay County, Michigan
- Balancing authority
- MISO
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Under construction: 80.0 MW
- EIA plant ID
- 67998
Location
43.6450, -83.8401
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem