Prairie Star Wind Farm
308 4th Ave NE, Grand Meadow, MN 55936Plant Summary Information
Prairie Star Wind Farm is ranked #37 out of 739 power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Prairie Star Wind Farm generated 86.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Prairie Star Wind Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | High Prairie Wind Farm II LLC |
| Location | Mower County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2007 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 259.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 996.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,060 out of 12,016 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #626 out of 1,362 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #37 out of 739 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #23 out of 125 Minnesota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Prairie Star Wind Farm
Prairie Star Wind Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Prairie Star Wind Farm (56494) |
| Plant Address | 308 4th Ave NE, Grand Meadow, MN 55936 |
| Utility | High Prairie Wind Farm II LLC (54904) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.6861, -92.6272 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2007 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2007 |
| Annual Generation | 259.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 07-19-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | ITC Transmission (56068) |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator HP2 Details Operating December 2007
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 100.7 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 100.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 100.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2007 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 61 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 61 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V82-1.65 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.4 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 265 |
Prairie Star Wind Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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|---|---|---|---|
| #616 | Apple Blossom Wind Farm | Pigeon, MI | 266.2 GWh |
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| #618 | South Trent Wind Farm | Sweetwater, TX | 264.8 GWh |
| #619 | TransAlta Wyoming Wind | Evanston, WY | 264.6 GWh |
| #620 | Pacific Wind LLC | Rosamond, CA | 264.0 GWh |
| #621 | Stanton Wind Energy LLC | Lenorah, TX | 263.7 GWh |
| #622 | Rising Tree Wind Farm III | Mojave, CA | 261.7 GWh |
| #623 | Lost Lakes Wind Farm LLC | Lake Park, IA | 260.8 GWh |
| #624 | Pheasant Run Wind LLC | Pigeon, MI | 260.1 GWh |
| #625 | Laurel Mountain Hybrid | Belington, WV | 255.7 GWh |
| #627 | South Peak Wind | Geyser, MT | 258.8 GWh |
| #628 | Criterion | Oakland, MD | 258.5 GWh |
| #629 | Charles City Wind Farm | Charles City, IA | 258.3 GWh |
| #630 | Borderlands Wind, LLC | Quemado, NM | 257.8 GWh |
| #631 | Sigel Wind Park | Harbor Beach, MI | 257.4 GWh |
| #632 | Juniper Canyon I Wind Project | Bickleton, WA | 256.8 GWh |
| #633 | Copenhagen Wind Farm | Copenhagen, NY | 256.7 GWh |
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| #636 | Sagebrush Power Partners | Ellensburg, WA | 255.0 GWh |
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Prairie Star Wind Farm.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Wind Farm | Adams, MN | 29.3 GWh | 10.3 mi |
| Buffalo Center Wind LLC | Little Cedar, IA | 5.0 GWh | 21.8 mi |
| Crane Creek Wind Energy Center | Riceville, IA | 282.2 GWh | 21.4 mi |
| Fillmore County Solar Project | Spring Valley, MN | 18.9 GWh | 16.4 mi |
| G McNeilus Wind Farm Dodge Center | Dodge Center, MN | 83.1 GWh | 23.1 mi |
| Grand Meadow | Dexter, MN | 325.9 GWh | 4.5 mi |
| Hayfield Solar I LLC CSG | Hayfield, MN | 1.8 GWh | 18.7 mi |
| Hayfield Solar III LLC CSG | Hayfield, MN | 2.1 GWh | 19.9 mi |
| Hwy 14 Holdco Solar CSG | Byron, MN | 7.1 GWh | 23.3 mi |
| Louise Solar | Taopi, MN | 20.1 GWh | 9 mi |
| Mower County Wind Energy Center | Grand Meadow, MN | 316.0 GWh | 5.2 mi |
| Novel Byron Solar CSG | Byron, MN | 1.8 GWh | 22.4 mi |
| Novel DeCook Solar CSG | Byron, MN | 1.9 GWh | 22.6 mi |
| Novel Schmoll Farms Solar CSG | Dodge Center, MN | 2.1 GWh | 22.8 mi |
| Pioneer Prairie Wind Farm | McIntire, IA | 911.8 GWh | 14 mi |
| Pleasant Valley (MN) | Dexter, MN | 104.1 GWh | 8.3 mi |
| Pleasant Valley Wind Farm | Dexter, MN | 746.8 GWh | 10.9 mi |
| Spring Valley | Spring Valley, MN | 149.0 MWh | 11.9 mi |
| Turtle Creek Wind Farm LLC | St. Ansgar, IA | 770.3 GWh | 20.7 mi |
| Wapsipinicon Wind Project | Dexter, MN | 217.0 GWh | 8.4 mi |