Pioneer Prairie Wind Farm

4968 Valley Ave, McIntire, IA 50455

Plant Summary Information

Pioneer Prairie Wind Farm is ranked #19 out of 275 power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Pioneer Prairie Wind Farm generated 262.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant NamePioneer Prairie Wind Farm
Utility NamePioneer Prairie Wind Farm I, LLC
LocationMitchell County, IA
Initial Operation DateOctober 2008
Last Update Dec 2024
Annual Generation 863.1 GWh
Annual Consumption 3.2 M MMBtu
Ranked #826 out of 11,949 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #111 out of 1,354 Wind Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #19 out of 275 Iowa Power Plants
Ranked #12 out of 124 Iowa Wind Power Plants
Fuel Types Wind

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Pioneer Prairie Wind Farm Details

Summary Information
Plant NamePioneer Prairie Wind Farm (56797)
Plant Address4968 Valley Ave, McIntire, IA 50455
UtilityPioneer Prairie Wind Farm I, LLC (55992)
Latitude, Longitude43.4839, -92.6131
Generation Dates on FileOct 2008 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation DateOctober 2008
Annual Generation 863.1 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 Number07-85
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 OwnerITC Midwest LLC (56161)
Grid Voltage 345.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator 1 Details Operating October 2008

TechnologyOnshore Wind Turbine
Prime MoverWind Turbine, Onshore
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity300 MW
Summer Capacity300 MW
Winter Capacity300 MW
Minimum Load2.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateOctober 2008
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceWind
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys182
Multiple FuelsNo
Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines182
Predominant Turbine ManufacturerVestas
Predominant Turbine Model NumberV82-1.65
Design Wind Speed15.8 MPH
Wind Quality Class2 - Medium Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet265

Pioneer Prairie Wind Farm Plant Owners

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