Highland Wind Project (IA)
620 Industrial Park Rd, Primghar, IA 51245Plant Summary Information
Highland Wind Project (IA) is ranked #14 out of 1,343 wind farms nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Highland Wind Project (IA) generated 224.2 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
| Plant Name | Highland Wind Project (IA) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | MidAmerican Energy Co |
| Location | O'Brien County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2015 |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 1.6 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 5.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #566 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #14 out of 1,343 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #8 out of 271 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 123 Iowa Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Highland Wind Project (IA)
Highland Wind Project (IA) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Highland Wind Project (IA) (58883) |
| Plant Address | 620 Industrial Park Rd, Primghar, IA 51245 |
| Utility | MidAmerican Energy Co (12341) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.08028, -95.65611 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2015 to Aug 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 1.6 TWh |
| 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 | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | MidAmerican Energy Co (12341) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator HLWF5 Details Operating October 2015
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 115 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 105 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 105 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 49 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 49 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | SWT-2.3-108 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Generator HLWF6 Details Operating November 2015
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 86.8 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 84.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 84.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 40 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 40 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | SWT-2.3-108 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Generator HLWF7 Details Operating December 2015
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.7 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 4.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 7 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 7 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | SWT-2.3-108 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Generator HLWF Details Operating June 2015
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MEC.HIGHLAND1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MEC.HIGHLAND1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16.4 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 15.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 15.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 214 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 214 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | SWT-2.3-108 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Generator HLWF2 Details Operating July 2015
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MEC.HIGHLAND2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MEC.HIGHLAND2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 100.8 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 91 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 91 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 40 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 40 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | SWT-2.3-108 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Generator HLWF3 Details Operating August 2015
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MEC.HIGHLAND3 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MEC.HIGHLAND3 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 89.1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 87.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 87.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 38 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 38 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | SWT-2.3-108 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Generator HLWF4 Details Operating September 2015
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 89.2 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 87 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 87 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 38 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 38 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | SWT-2.3-108 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Highland Wind Project (IA) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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| Storm Lake II | Alta, IA | 125.6 GWh | 20.8 mi |
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