Newton Solar BESS LLC
Newton Solar BESS LLC is a 54 MW solar farm in Jasper County, Illinois, operated by Vistra Corp. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units 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
- 53.8 MW
- 53.8 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 2
- In service
- 2026
- EIA plant ID
- 65401
Where it is
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- County
- Jasper County, Illinois
- Coordinates
- 38.9361, -88.2781
- Balancing authority
- MISO
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Vistra Corp
- Primary energy source
- Solar
- Technologies
- Batteries, Solar Photovoltaic
- Status
- Operating
This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Solar 52 MW, Battery 2 MW. It is filed here under Solar, the source with the most capacity.
Newton Solar BESS LLC: FAQ
- Where is Newton Solar BESS LLC?
- In Jasper 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 Newton Solar BESS LLC?
- 54 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Newton Solar BESS LLC?
- EIA-860M names Vistra Corp as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
- Is Newton Solar BESS LLC still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.