Solway, MN Otter Tail Power Company project

Otter Tail Power Company is developing the Solway Solar Project,  a 66-megawatt (or ~50–66 MW) solar energy facility located near Solway, Minnesota.

Solway Solar Project Details

• Location: About two miles north of downtown Solway (7707 Centerline Road NW) in Lammers Township, Beltrami County, Minnesota (roughly 15 miles northwest of Bemidji).
• Capacity: Up to 50–66 megawatts (MW) alternating current nameplate capacity.
• Timeline: The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) approved the site permit in September 2025. Construction and site preparation began in the fall of 2025, with operations targeted for service.
• Interconnection: Connects to the grid using existing interconnection rights at the nearby Solway Combustion Turbine Generating Station.