Saratoga Wind Farm

TBD, Lime Springs, IA 52155

Plant Summary Information

Saratoga Wind Farm is ranked #57 out of 124 wind farms in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Saratoga Wind Farm generated 65.6 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2024 to October 2024.

Plant NameSaratoga Wind Farm
Utility NameMadison Gas & Electric Co
LocationHoward County, IA
Initial Operation DateFebruary 2019
Last Update Oct 2024
Annual Generation 282.2 GWh
Annual Consumption 1.0 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,909 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #578 out of 1,345 Wind Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #71 out of 273 Iowa Power Plants
Ranked #57 out of 124 Iowa Wind Power Plants
Fuel Types Wind
Previous Operator Saratoga Wind Energy LLC (2016 to 2017)
Madison Gas & Electric Co (2018 to 2023)

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Monthly Net Generation for Saratoga Wind Farm

Saratoga Wind Farm Details

Summary Information
Plant NameSaratoga Wind Farm (61070)
Plant AddressTBD, Lime Springs, IA 52155
UtilityMadison Gas & Electric Co (11479)
Latitude, Longitude43.44886, -92.28073
Generation Dates on FileFeb 2019 to Oct 2024
Initial Operation DateFebruary 2019
Annual Generation 282.2 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 RegionMRO
Balancing AuthorityMidcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerSouthern Minnesota Mun P Agny (40580) IA
Grid Voltage 161.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator SWE Details Operating February 2019

TechnologyOnshore Wind Turbine
Prime MoverWind Turbine, Onshore
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationALTW.SARATOGA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataALTW.SARATOGA
Nameplate Capacity66 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.95
Summer Capacity66 MW
Winter Capacity66 MW
Minimum Load0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateFebruary 2019
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceWind
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys33
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo
Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines33
Predominant Turbine ManufacturerVestas
Predominant Turbine Model NumberV116-2.1
Design Wind Speed17.2 MPH
Wind Quality Class3 - Low Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet308

Saratoga Wind Farm Plant Owners

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