Benton County Wind Farm

8557W. 600N, Earl Park, IN 47942

Plant Summary Information

Benton County Wind Farm is ranked #44 out of 202 power plants in Indiana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Benton County Wind Farm generated 96.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant NameBenton County Wind Farm
Utility NameOrion Energy Group LLC
LocationBenton County, IN
Initial Operation DateMay 2008
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 327.5 GWh
Annual Consumption 1.2 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,770 out of 11,949 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #532 out of 1,354 Wind Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #44 out of 202 Indiana Power Plants
Ranked #13 out of 19 Indiana Wind Power Plants
Fuel Types Wind

Map of Benton County Wind Farm

Full Screen Map

Register Now for Comprehensive Access

Subscribe now to access all power plant data, utility information, FERC EQR data, and more for Benton County Wind Farm.

Create Your Account Today

Monthly Net Generation for Benton County Wind Farm

Benton County Wind Farm Details

Summary Information
Plant NameBenton County Wind Farm (56679)
Plant Address8557W. 600N, Earl Park, IN 47942
UtilityOrion Energy Group LLC (55931)
Latitude, Longitude40.695, -87.4886
Generation Dates on FileMay 2008 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation DateMay 2008
Annual Generation 327.5 GWh
Fuel Types Wind
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusYes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number08-561
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionRFC
Balancing AuthorityMidcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerNorthern Indiana Pub Serv Co (13756) IN
Grid Voltage 138.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator 1 Details Operating May 2008

TechnologyOnshore Wind Turbine
Prime MoverWind Turbine, Onshore
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationNIPS.BENTONCO
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataNIPS.BENTONCO
Nameplate Capacity130.5 MW
Summer Capacity130.5 MW
Winter Capacity130.5 MW
Minimum Load130.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2008
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceWind
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys87
Multiple FuelsNo
Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines87
Predominant Turbine ManufacturerGE
Predominant Turbine Model Number1.5 SLE
Design Wind Speed15.4 MPH
Wind Quality Class2 - Medium Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet262

Benton County Wind Farm Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressOwnership
We couldn't locate any owners for this plant

Power Plants with Similar Net Generation

Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Wind.

RankPlant NamePlant LocationAnnual Generation
#522Duran Mesa LLCDuran, NM333.9 GWh
#523Rugby Wind Power ProjectBarton, ND333.2 GWh
#524Lakefield Wind Project LLCLakefield, MN332.9 GWh
#525FPL Energy Vansycle LLC (WA)Touchet, WA331.4 GWh
#526Blue Sky Green Field Wind ProjectFond du Lac, WI330.0 GWh
#527Tuolumne Wind ProjectGoldendale, WA329.8 GWh
#528Loraine Windpark Project LLCLoraine, TX329.5 GWh
#529Vansycle II Wind Energy CenterAthena, OR329.2 GWh
#530Prairie Winds ND1Minot, ND328.2 GWh
#531Los Vientos Wind 1ASebastian, TX327.6 GWh
#533Cloud County Wind FarmConcordia, KS326.6 GWh
#534Grand MeadowDexter, MN325.9 GWh
#535Midland WindKewane, IL324.3 GWh
#536Heartland FarmsMiddleton, MI323.6 GWh
#537Baffin WindSarita, TX323.5 GWh
#538Macksburg Wind ProjectMacksburg, IA322.3 GWh
#539Settlers Trail Wind Farm LLCSheldon, IL321.4 GWh
#540Palmas Wind, LLCRio Hondo, TX321.0 GWh
#541Stoneray Power Partners, LLCWoodstock, MN320.6 GWh
#542Spring Valley Wind ProjectEly, NV319.3 GWh

Nearby Power Plants

Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Benton County Wind Farm.

Plant NamePlant LocationAnnual GenerationDistance
CED Spring Creek SolarSt Anne, IL3.1 GWh31.1 mi
Fowler Ridge IV Wind Farm LLCFowler, IN429.7 GWh7.7 mi
Fowler Ridge Wind Farm LLCFowler, IN1.5 TWh11.2 mi
Herrema DairyFair Oaks, IN7.1 GWh29.6 mi
Hidden View Dairy, LLCRensselaer, IN5.8 GWh31.9 mi
Hoopeston Wind LLCRossville, IL334.1 GWh26.1 mi
Hoosier Wind Project LLCGoodland, IN207.8 GWh11.9 mi
IMPA Rensselaer Solar ParkRensselaer, IN1.2 GWh25.3 mi
Indiana Crossroads Wind Farm IIWolcott, IN65.4 GWh24.1 mi
Iroquois Solar 1B LLC CSGWatseka, IL4.1 GWh14.9 mi
Jordan Creek Wind Farm, LLCJudyville, IN1.3 TWh22.1 mi
Meadow Lake Wind Farm II LLCLafayette, IN205.1 GWh24.6 mi
Meadow Lake Wind Farm III LLCLafayette, IN234.3 GWh25.5 mi
Meadow Lake Wind Farm IVLafayette, IN172.8 GWh23.9 mi
Meadow Lake Wind Farm LLCLafayette, IN399.0 GWh29.4 mi
Meadow Lake Wind Farm V LLCChalmers, IN337.0 GWh24.5 mi
Meadow Lake Wind Farm VI LLCRemington, IN665.1 GWh18.9 mi
Peterman IISt. Anne, IL3.4 GWh30.3 mi
Rensselaer Solar Site 2Rensselaer, IN7.4 GWh25 mi
Settlers Trail Wind Farm LLCSheldon, IL321.4 GWh4.3 mi