Clean Power for Minnesota
Solar + Storage
The proposed Thousand Lakes Clean Power project includes up to 400 megawatts of power generation and 1,280 megawatt-hours of energy storage. This is enough energy to power over 90,000 Minnesota homes! The photovoltaic solar arrays harvest the sun’s energy and convert it to usable electricity. Some of the energy will be stored in modern, containerized battery packs. This energy can be dispatched as-needed, providing emission-free energy even when the sun isn’t shining.
An Economic Powerhouse for Otter Tail and Wilkin Counties
We expect the Thousand Lakes Clean Power project will bring numerous benefits to the community.
Hundreds of construction jobs
Estimated $37,000,000 in state and local taxes paid over just phase one’s lifespan
High paying permanent jobs for maintenance and operations
Thoughtful Siting
The proposed location for the Thousand Lakes Clean Power facility is east of Foxhome. The location offers several key advantages:
100% private land
Proximity to grid interconnection reduces overhead electrical lines, reducing viewshed impacts
Land to be planted with native prairie plants for diversified habitat
Neighborhood Meeting - June 17th
Thank you to everyone who came out to learn more about the Thousand Lakes Clean Power project. We enjoyed the productive conversations and questions that were discussed. It was a positive night, and we look forward to continuing the conversation as we develop and refine this important project for the region.
Contact the Project Team
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