Polaris Wind Park

5290 E Pierce Rd, North Star Township, MI 48847

Plant Summary Information

Polaris Wind Park is ranked #29 out of 258 power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Polaris Wind Park generated 150.0 GWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.

Plant NamePolaris Wind Park
Utility NameDTE Electric Company
LocationGratiot County, MI
Initial Operation DateMay 2020
Last Update Jan 2025
Annual Generation 440.3 GWh
Annual Consumption 1.7 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,419 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #400 out of 1,359 Wind Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #29 out of 258 Michigan Power Plants
Ranked #6 out of 36 Michigan Wind Power Plants
Fuel Types Wind

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Monthly Net Generation for Polaris Wind Park

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Polaris Wind Park Details

Summary Information
Plant NamePolaris Wind Park (62290)
Plant Address5290 E Pierce Rd, North Star Township, MI 48847
UtilityDTE Electric Company (5109)
Latitude, Longitude43.26261, -84.49984
Generation Dates on FileMay 2020 to Jan 2025
Initial Operation DateMay 2020
Annual Generation 440.3 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 RegionRFC
Balancing AuthorityMidcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerITC Transmission (56068)
Grid Voltage 345.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator 1 Details Operating May 2020

TechnologyOnshore Wind Turbine
Prime MoverWind Turbine, Onshore
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity168.6 MW
Summer Capacity168.6 MW
Winter Capacity168.6 MW
Minimum Load1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2020
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWind
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys68
Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines68
Predominant Turbine ManufacturerGE
Predominant Turbine Model Number2.5-127
Design Wind Speed13.2 MPH
Wind Quality Class4 - Very Low Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet292

Polaris Wind Park Plant Owners

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