M72 West Solar

M72 West Solar is a 2 MW solar farm in Leelanau County, Michigan, operated by Heritage Sustainable Energy. LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside MISO. Its unit entered service in 2019.

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
1.8 MW
1.8 MW net summer
Generating units
1
In service
2019
EIA plant ID
63660

Where it is

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County
Leelanau County, Michigan
Coordinates
44.7768, -85.7014
Balancing authority
MISO
Sector
IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Heritage Sustainable Energy. LLC
Primary energy source
Solar
Technologies
Solar Photovoltaic
Status
Operating

Every plant Heritage Sustainable Energy. LLC reports to EIA →

M72 West Solar: FAQ

Where is M72 West Solar?
In Leelanau County, Michigan (MI). 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 M72 West Solar?
2 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns M72 West Solar?
EIA-860M names Heritage Sustainable 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 M72 West Solar LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Heritage Sustainable 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 "M72 West Solar LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is M72 West Solar still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.