Lafayette 2 - Kankakee Yonke

Lafayette 2 - Kankakee Yonke is a 2 MW solar farm in Kankakee County, Illinois, operated by MN8 Energy LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside PJM. Its unit entered service in 2020.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity
2 MW
2 MW net summer
Generating units
1
In service
2020
EIA plant ID
64304

Where it is

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County
Kankakee County, Illinois
Coordinates
41.0973, -87.8693
Balancing authority
PJM
Sector
IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
MN8 Energy LLC
Primary energy source
Solar
Technologies
Solar Photovoltaic
Status
Operating

Every plant MN8 Energy LLC reports to EIA →

Lafayette 2 - Kankakee Yonke: FAQ

Where is Lafayette 2 - Kankakee Yonke?
In Kankakee County, Illinois (IL). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Lafayette 2 - Kankakee Yonke?
2 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Lafayette 2 - Kankakee Yonke?
EIA-860M names MN8 Energy LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Lafayette 2 - Kankakee Yonke LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — MN8 Energy LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Lafayette 2 - Kankakee Yonke LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Lafayette 2 - Kankakee Yonke still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.