Golden Plains

2209 460th St, Buffalo Center, IA 50424

Plant Summary Information

Golden Plains is ranked #32 out of 273 power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Golden Plains generated 181.3 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2024 to October 2024.

Plant NameGolden Plains
Utility NameInterstate Power and Light Co
LocationWinnebago County, IA
Initial Operation DateMarch 2020
Last Update Oct 2024
Annual Generation 760.6 GWh
Annual Consumption 2.8 M MMBtu
Ranked #913 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #159 out of 1,345 Wind Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #32 out of 273 Iowa Power Plants
Ranked #22 out of 124 Iowa Wind Power Plants
Fuel Types Wind

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Monthly Net Generation for Golden Plains

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Golden Plains Details

Summary Information
Plant NameGolden Plains (62081)
Plant Address2209 460th St, Buffalo Center, IA 50424
UtilityInterstate Power and Light Co (9417)
Latitude, Longitude43.43064, -94.01641
Generation Dates on FileMar 2020 to Oct 2024
Initial Operation DateMarch 2020
Annual Generation 760.6 GWh
Fuel Types Wind
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC RegionMRO
Balancing AuthorityMidcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution OwnerITC Midwest LLC (56161)
Grid Voltage 345.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator 1 Details Operating March 2020

TechnologyOnshore Wind Turbine
Prime MoverWind Turbine, Onshore
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationALTW.GOLDENPLN
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataALTW.GOLDENPLN
Nameplate Capacity199.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.95
Summer Capacity199.8 MW
Winter Capacity199.8 MW
Minimum Load0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMarch 2020
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWind
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys82
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo
Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines82
Predominant Turbine ManufacturerGE
Predominant Turbine Model Number2.5-127
Design Wind Speed17 MPH
Wind Quality Class2 - Medium Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet295

Golden Plains Plant Owners

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