NL IL - Esmen East CSG

NL IL - Esmen East CSG is a 5 MW solar farm in Livingston County, Illinois, operated by Esmen Solar 1, 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
5 MW
5 MW net summer
Generating units
1
In service
2026
EIA plant ID
69308

Where it is

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County
Livingston County, Illinois
Coordinates
40.9479, -88.6655
Balancing authority
MISO
Sector
IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Esmen Solar 1, LLC
Primary energy source
Solar
Technologies
Solar Photovoltaic
Status
Operating

Every plant Esmen Solar 1, LLC reports to EIA →

NL IL - Esmen East CSG: FAQ

Where is NL IL - Esmen East CSG?
In Livingston 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 NL IL - Esmen East CSG?
5 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns NL IL - Esmen East CSG?
EIA-860M names Esmen Solar 1, 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 NL IL - Esmen East CSG LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Esmen Solar 1, 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 "NL IL - Esmen East CSG LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is NL IL - Esmen East CSG still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.