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SOLAR FARMSBlue Branch Solar
Blue Branch Solar is a 35.9 MW under construction solar farm in Johnson County, Illinois, operated by Birch Creek Development.
Plant statusUnder construction
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (current stage)
- OperatingTarget Jan 2027 (not yet reached)
- Closed (not yet reached)
Planned start of operation reported to EIA: Jan 2027.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBPV | Solar Photovoltaic | 36 MW | Under construction (up to 50%) |
Plant details
- Operator
- Birch Creek Development
- Location
- Johnson County, Illinois
- Balancing authority
- MISO
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Under construction: 35.9 MW
- EIA plant ID
- 69977
Location
37.4678, -88.9689
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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