Lake Benton I

1740 US Highway 14 West, Lake Benton, MN 56149

Plant Summary Information

Lake Benton I is ranked #41 out of 736 power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Lake Benton I generated 69.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant NameLake Benton I
Utility NameALLETE Clean Energy
LocationLincoln County, MN
Initial Operation DateFebruary 1998
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 223.1 GWh
Annual Consumption 843.6 k MMBtu
Ranked #2,187 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #667 out of 1,345 Wind Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #41 out of 736 Minnesota Power Plants
Ranked #25 out of 125 Minnesota Wind Power Plants
Fuel Types Wind
Previous Operator AES Wind Generation Inc (2013 to 2013)
Allete Clean Energy (2014 to 2023)

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Lake Benton I Details

Summary Information
Plant NameLake Benton I (55208)
Plant Address1740 US Highway 14 West, Lake Benton, MN 56149
UtilityALLETE Clean Energy (59496)
Latitude, Longitude44.2917, -96.375
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation DateFebruary 1998
Annual Generation 223.1 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 Number97-86-000
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionMRO
Balancing AuthorityMidcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerNorthern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) MN
Grid Voltage 34.50 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator EXIS Details Operating February 1998

TechnologyOnshore Wind Turbine
Prime MoverWind Turbine, Onshore
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity107.2 MW
Summer Capacity103.5 MW
Winter Capacity103.5 MW
Minimum Load1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateFebruary 1998
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceWind
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys139
Multiple FuelsNo
Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines139
Predominant Turbine ManufacturerZond
Predominant Turbine Model NumberZ-48
Design Wind Speed15.8 MPH
Wind Quality Class1 - High Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet175

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