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Marshall city officials, community leaders and project partners gathered Tuesday, May 20, to celebrate the official dedication of the Marshall Solar Plus (MSP) project — a 10-megawatt (MW) solar energy and 5-MW battery storage facility developed to support regional reliability and clean energy goals.
MSP is owned by Marshall Solar Plus, LLC, a subsidiary of the Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (WMMPA), and operated by Missouri River Energy Services (MRES). MRES and WMMPA partnered with US Solar for permitting, design, and construction of the facility. After two years of development and construction, MSP began commercial operation in December 2024.
“Today, we celebrate more than a new solar project. We celebrate a step forward in the MRES promise to deliver reliable, affordable energy to the 61 member communities we serve,” said MRES president and CEO Matt Schull.
Located on 78 acres in Lyon County, the project features approximately 21,000 photovoltaic (PV) solar panels spanning 55 acres, along with an integrated battery energy-storage system. The addition of battery storage allows solar energy generated during the day to be dispatched when it’s needed most, improving flexibility and reliability for the local electric grid.
Together, the solar and storage components can provide up to 15 MW of energy capacity and are expected to generate roughly 21,000 megawatt-hours annually, enough to power approximately 2,000 homes.
“This project is a prime example of how solar energy and battery storage can work together to meet real-world energy demands,” said Reed Richerson, president of US Solar. “We’re thrilled to have partnered with these public power utilities to bring Marshall Solar Plus to life.”
The energy produced by MSP is interconnected to the City of Marshall’s distribution system and adds to the portfolio of clean, renewable resources in the MRES wholesale power mix.
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For more information, please contact MRES Interim Vice President of Member Services and Communications Marcy Douglas at
605-338-4042 or info@mrenergy.com.
About Missouri River Energy Services
Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) is a not-for-profit joint-action agency that provides wholesale electricity and energy-related services to 61 member municipalities in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. MRES is committed to enhancing the value of member utilities to their communities by supplying reliable, cost-effective, long-term energy and energy services in a fiscally responsible and environmentally sensitive manner.
About Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency
Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (WMMPA) was incorporated on June 16, 1976, as a municipal corporation and political subdivision of Minnesota. WMMPA has a formal relationship with MRES through which WMMPA finances the construction and acquisition of the generation and transmission facilities for MRES members. MRES provides the administrative services to manage WMMPA's portfolios. WMMPA's membership includes most of the Minnesota members of MRES.
About US Solar
United States Solar Corporation (“US Solar”) makes solar energy accessible with simple solutions that are as good for the wallet as for the environment. US Solar is a developer, owner, operator and financier of solar generation and energy storage projects with a focus on emerging state markets and community solar programs. US Solar helps residents, public entities and businesses reduce electricity costs with local, renewable energy. They provide deep experience in the solar industry, currently holding one of the largest development portfolios in the region. Additional information about US Solar and a Solar Garden Sunscription can be found by visiting www.us-solar.com.