Crane Creek Wind Energy Center
E.of Addison S. of 50th St, Riceville, IA 50466Plant Summary Information
Crane Creek Wind Energy Center is ranked #56 out of 123 wind farms in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Crane Creek Wind Energy Center generated 84.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Crane Creek Wind Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wisconsin Public Service Corp |
| Location | Howard County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2009 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 282.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,894 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #571 out of 1,343 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #70 out of 271 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #56 out of 123 Iowa Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Crane Creek Wind Energy Center
Crane Creek Wind Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Crane Creek Wind Energy Center (56831) |
| Plant Address | E.of Addison S. of 50th St, Riceville, IA 50466 |
| Utility | Wisconsin Public Service Corp (20860) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.39778, -92.47361 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2009 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2009 |
| Annual Generation | 282.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Dairyland Power Coop (4716) |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 2009
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WPS.CRANECREEK |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WPS.CRANECREEK |
| Nameplate Capacity | 99 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 99 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 99 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 66 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 66 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.5 SLE |
| Design Wind Speed | 17.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262 |
Crane Creek Wind Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
| #561 | Penascal II Wind Project LLC | Sarita, TX | 292.7 GWh |
| #562 | Black Oak Wind Farm | Sauk Centre, MN | 292.4 GWh |
| #563 | Buffalo Gap 3 Wind Farm | Nolan, TX | 292.1 GWh |
| #564 | Deerfield Wind Energy 2 | Port Hope, MI | 291.8 GWh |
| #565 | Kossuth County Wind | Lu Verne, IA | 291.6 GWh |
| #566 | Spring Valley Wind Project | Ely, NV | 289.9 GWh |
| #567 | Elk River Wind | Beaumont, KS | 287.8 GWh |
| #568 | New Creek Wind | New Creek, WV | 284.9 GWh |
| #569 | Mountain View I & II | North Palm Springs, CA | 284.6 GWh |
| #570 | Twin Buttes II Wind | Lamar, CO | 283.1 GWh |
| #572 | Wheatridge 1 | Lexington, OR | 280.2 GWh |
| #573 | Tatanka Wind Power LLC | Ashley, ND | 279.3 GWh |
| #574 | Northwest Ohio Wind | Haviland, OH | 281.0 GWh |
| #575 | Tuscola Wind II LLC | Reese, MI | 277.0 GWh |
| #576 | Campbell Hill Windpower | Glenrock, WY | 276.4 GWh |
| #577 | Shiloh III Wind Project LLC | Birds Landing, CA | 275.6 GWh |
| #578 | Saratoga Wind Farm | Lime Springs, IA | 275.0 GWh |
| #579 | Beethoven Wind | Tripp, SD | 274.5 GWh |
| #580 | Clearwater Wind II | Miles City, MT | 274.4 GWh |
| #581 | Top of the World Windpower Project | Glenrock, WY | 272.5 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Crane Creek Wind Energy Center.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Wind Farm | Adams, MN | 29.3 GWh | 16.6 mi |
| Alliant SBD 9206 Donaldson | Cresco, IA | 3.9 MWh | 17.2 mi |
| Buffalo Center Wind LLC | Little Cedar, IA | 5.0 GWh | 14.4 mi |
| Charles City Wind Farm | Charles City, IA | 258.3 GWh | 28.4 mi |
| Chickasaw Wind Farm | New Hampton, IA | 363.3 GWh | 19.3 mi |
| Fountain | Fountain, MN | 3.8 GWh | 29.6 mi |
| Grand Meadow | Dexter, MN | 325.9 GWh | 25 mi |
| Maple City | Osage Township, IA | 2.9 GWh | 17.9 mi |
| Merl Parr | Charles City, IA | 756.0 MWh | 26.1 mi |
| Mower County Wind Energy Center | Grand Meadow, MN | 316.0 GWh | 16.2 mi |
| New Hampton | New Hampton, IA | 2.4 GWh | 24 mi |
| Osage (IA) | Osage, IA | 3.8 GWh | 18.8 mi |
| Pioneer Prairie Wind Farm | McIntire, IA | 831.2 GWh | 9.2 mi |
| Pleasant Valley (MN) | Dexter, MN | 104.1 GWh | 29.7 mi |
| Prairie Star Wind Farm | Grand Meadow, MN | 259.1 GWh | 21.4 mi |
| Preston (MN) | Preston, MN | 130.0 MWh | 27 mi |
| Saratoga Wind Farm | Lime Springs, IA | 275.0 GWh | 10.3 mi |
| Spring Valley | Spring Valley, MN | 149.0 MWh | 20.4 mi |
| Turtle Creek Wind Farm LLC | St. Ansgar, IA | 708.3 GWh | 18.5 mi |
| Wapsipinicon Wind Project | Dexter, MN | 217.0 GWh | 29.7 mi |