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SOLAR FARMSStation Solar
Station Solar is a 40.0 MW under construction solar farm in Mercer County, Illinois, operated by Birch Creek Development.
Plant statusUnder construction
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (current stage)
- OperatingTarget Aug 2027 (not yet reached)
- Closed (not yet reached)
Planned start of operation reported to EIA: Aug 2027.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| STPV | Solar Photovoltaic | 40 MW | Under construction (up to 50%) |
Plant details
- Operator
- Birch Creek Development
- Location
- Mercer County, Illinois
- Balancing authority
- MISO
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Under construction: 40.0 MW
- EIA plant ID
- 69978
Location
41.0777, -90.5500
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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