Prairie Solar LLC

Prairie Solar LLC is a 135 MW solar farm in Champaign County, Illinois, operated by MN8 Energy LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside MISO. Its unit entered service in 2026.

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
135 MW
135 MW net summer
Generating units
1
In service
2026
EIA plant ID
64536

Where it is

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County
Champaign County, Illinois
Coordinates
40.0104, -88.0579
Balancing authority
MISO
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 →

Prairie Solar LLC: FAQ

Where is Prairie Solar LLC?
In Champaign 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 Prairie Solar LLC?
135 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Prairie Solar LLC?
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 Prairie Solar LLC still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.