Prairie Star Wind Farm

308 4th Ave NE, Grand Meadow, MN 55936

Plant Summary Information

Prairie Star Wind Farm is ranked #37 out of 737 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 NamePrairie Star Wind Farm
Utility NameHigh Prairie Wind Farm II LLC
LocationMower County, MN
Initial Operation DateDecember 2007
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 259.1 GWh
Annual Consumption 996.9 k MMBtu
Ranked #2,020 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #613 out of 1,345 Wind Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #37 out of 737 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

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Prairie Star Wind Farm Details

Summary Information
Plant NamePrairie Star Wind Farm (56494)
Plant Address308 4th Ave NE, Grand Meadow, MN 55936
UtilityHigh Prairie Wind Farm II LLC (54904)
Latitude, Longitude43.6861, -92.6272
Generation Dates on FileDec 2007 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation DateDecember 2007
Annual Generation 259.1 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 Number07-19-000
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 OwnerITC Transmission (56068)
Grid Voltage 161.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator HP2 Details Operating December 2007

TechnologyOnshore Wind Turbine
Prime MoverWind Turbine, Onshore
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity100.7 MW
Summer Capacity100.7 MW
Winter Capacity100.7 MW
Minimum Load0.8 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateDecember 2007
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceWind
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys61
Multiple FuelsNo
Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines61
Predominant Turbine ManufacturerVestas
Predominant Turbine Model NumberV82-1.65
Design Wind Speed16.4 MPH
Wind Quality Class2 - Medium Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet265

Prairie Star Wind Farm Plant Owners

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