Explore the largest coal power plants in Minnesota and see all the utility-scale coal projects in Minnesota on a map.
Last updated: May 2026
On this page, you can explore our real-time database of coal power plants in Minnesota. Each month, we track coal projects and update our list of the largest coal power plants in Minnesota.
As of May 2026, there are 8 utility-scale coal power plants in Minnesota, according to Cleanview's project tracker. Their total operating capacity is 3,383 MW.
Total Coal Power Plants
8
Total Capacity
3,383 MW
Built in 2025
0
Map of coal power plants in Minnesota. Marker size reflects capacity — only facilities with reported capacity data are shown.
1,704 MW
Year Operational: October 1987
Location: Sherburne, Minnesota
923 MW
Year Operational: May 1980
Location: Itasca, Minnesota
598 MW
Year Operational: March 1958
Location: Washington, Minnesota
132 MW
Year Operational: January 1962
Location: Lake, Minnesota
8 MW
Year Operational: September 1976
Location: Renville, Minnesota
8 MW
Year Operational: September 1990
Location: Polk, Minnesota
7 MW
Year Operational: September 1975
Location: Polk, Minnesota
5 MW
Year Operational: September 1961
Location: Clay, Minnesota
8 MW
Year Operational: September 1990
Location: Polk, Minnesota
1,704 MW
Year Operational: October 1987
Location: Sherburne, Minnesota
923 MW
Year Operational: May 1980
Location: Itasca, Minnesota
8 MW
Year Operational: September 1976
Location: Renville, Minnesota
7 MW
Year Operational: September 1975
Location: Polk, Minnesota
132 MW
Year Operational: January 1962
Location: Lake, Minnesota
5 MW
Year Operational: September 1961
Location: Clay, Minnesota
598 MW
Year Operational: March 1958
Location: Washington, Minnesota
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