Nesvold Watertown Solar

Nesvold Watertown Solar is a 5 MW solar farm in Carver County, Minnesota, operated by SoCore Energy LLC. EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service in 2018.

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
5
In service
2018
EIA plant ID
60958

Where it is

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County
Carver County, Minnesota
Coordinates
44.9371, -93.8287
Balancing authority
MISO
Sector
IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

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

Every plant SoCore Energy LLC reports to EIA →

Nesvold Watertown Solar: FAQ

Where is Nesvold Watertown Solar?
In Carver County, Minnesota (MN). 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 Nesvold Watertown Solar?
5 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Nesvold Watertown Solar?
EIA-860M names SoCore 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 Nesvold Watertown Solar LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — SoCore 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 "Nesvold Watertown Solar LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Nesvold Watertown Solar still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.