Minnesota solar project set to replace retiring coal plant reaches 710 MW

July 21, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Kelly Pickerel
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<p>Xcel Energy has completed the third phase of the Sherco Solar project in Becker, Minnesota, which is sited to replace a retiring coal plant. With the first three phases online, Sherco Solar produces 710 MW of power. A proposed fourth phase would bring the Sherco Solar’s total generating capacity to 910 MW – capable of&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/07/minnesota-solar-project-set-to-replace-retiring-coal-plant-reaches-710-mw/">Minnesota solar project set to replace retiring coal plant reaches 710 MW</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Xcel Energy has completed the third phase of the Sherco Solar project in Becker, Minnesota, which is sited to replace a retiring coal plant. With the first three phases online, Sherco Solar produces 710 MW of power. A proposed fourth phase would bring the Sherco Solar’s total generating capacity to 910 MW – capable of&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/07/minnesota-solar-project-set-to-replace-retiring-coal-plant-reaches-710-mw/">Minnesota solar project set to replace retiring coal plant reaches 710 MW</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

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