Storm Lake II
5320 50th Ave, Alta, IA 51002Plant Summary Information
Storm Lake II is ranked #70 out of 124 wind farms in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Storm Lake II generated 34.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Storm Lake II |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | ALLETE Clean Energy |
| Location | Buena Vista County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1999 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 125.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 480.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,938 out of 11,949 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #824 out of 1,354 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #89 out of 275 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #70 out of 124 Iowa Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
AES Wind Generation Inc (2013 to 2013) Allete Clean Energy (2014 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Storm Lake II
Storm Lake II Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Storm Lake II (55287) |
| Plant Address | 5320 50th Ave, Alta, IA 51002 |
| Utility | ALLETE Clean Energy (59496) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.8417, -95.405 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1999 |
| Annual Generation | 125.6 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 | 98-53-000 |
| 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 Midwest LLC (56161) |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator EXIS Details Operating April 1999
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 80.2 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 76.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 76.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1999 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 102 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 102 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Zond |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | Z-50 |
| Design Wind Speed | 15.5 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 1 - High Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 217 |
Storm Lake II Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Storm Lake II.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Municipal Utilities | Alta, IA | 372.0 MWh | 12.7 mi |
| Crosswind Energy Project | Ruthven, IA | 57.8 GWh | 28.2 mi |
| Earl F Wisdom | Spencer, IA | 5.7 GWh | 23.3 mi |
| Glaciers Edge Wind Project | Cleghorn, IA | 865.1 GWh | 18.6 mi |
| Highland Wind Project (IA) | Primghar, IA | 1.6 TWh | 20.8 mi |
| Ida Grove II | Ida Grove, IA | 734.5 GWh | 35.7 mi |
| Ida Grove Wind | Ida Grove, IA | 939.8 GWh | 33.6 mi |
| Intrepid | Schaller, IA | 531.4 GWh | 20.3 mi |
| Laurens | Laurens, IA | 955.0 MWh | 28.1 mi |
| Lost Lakes Wind Farm LLC | Lake Park, IA | 260.8 GWh | 35.1 mi |
| Milford | Milford, IA | 616.0 MWh | 35.9 mi |
| O'Brien Wind | Primghar, IA | 834.6 GWh | 27.1 mi |
| Otter Creek Ethanol Poet - Ashton | Ashton, IA | 43.3 GWh | 36.2 mi |
| Plymouth Wind | Remsen, IA | 768.6 GWh | 27.2 mi |
| Pomeroy Wind Farm | Fonda, IA | 955.5 GWh | 37.9 mi |
| Richland | Odebolt, IA | 512.4 GWh | 34.3 mi |
| Sac County Wind, LLC | Sac City, IA | 339.4 GWh | 35.8 mi |
| Spencer Gas Turbine | Spencer, IA | 1.2 GWh | 24.7 mi |
| Storm Lake 1 | Alta, IA | 94.5 GWh | 10.6 mi |
| Upland Prairie | Spencer, IA | 1.1 TWh | 25.4 mi |