Top of Iowa Windfarm III
570 410th St, Kensett, IA 50448Plant Summary Information
Top of Iowa Windfarm III is ranked #79 out of 123 wind farms in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Top of Iowa Windfarm III generated 12.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Top of Iowa Windfarm III |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Madison Gas & Electric Co |
| Location | Worth County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2008 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 40.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 154.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,126 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #991 out of 1,343 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #107 out of 271 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #79 out of 123 Iowa Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Top of Iowa Windfarm III
Top of Iowa Windfarm III Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Top of Iowa Windfarm III (56386) |
| Plant Address | 570 410th St, Kensett, IA 50448 |
| Utility | Madison Gas & Electric Co (11479) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.3597, -93.3208 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2008 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2008 |
| Annual Generation | 40.5 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 | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Interstate Power and Light Co (9417) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator TOI3 Details Operating February 2008
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTW.TOI_MGEO |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTW.TOI_MGEO |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29.7 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 29.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 2008 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 18 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 18 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V82-1.65 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262 |
Top of Iowa Windfarm III Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Windpower LLC | Kensett, IA | 349.7 GWh | 11.8 mi |
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| Freeborn Wind Farm | Glenville, MN | 801.7 GWh | 12.5 mi |
| Goose Lake MN DPC-GM | Albert Lea, MN | 2.8 GWh | 21.3 mi |
| Hawkeye Power Partners LLC | Garner, IA | 166.1 GWh | 23 mi |
| Lake Mills | Lake Mills, IA | 32.0 MWh | 11.3 mi |
| Lake Mills Gas Recovery | Lake Mills, IA | 19.2 GWh | 12.1 mi |
| Lime Creek | Mason City, IA | 1.3 GWh | 9.7 mi |
| Northern Iowa Windpower II | Kensett, IA | 129.1 GWh | 1.2 mi |
| Old Gold Energy Center, LLC | Joice, IA | 106.8 GWh | 5.1 mi |
| POET Biorefining-Hanlontown, LLC | Hanlontown, IA | 16.1 GWh | 5.9 mi |
| REG Juhl Glenville Wind, LLC | Albert Lea, MN | 8.5 GWh | 15.4 mi |
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| Turtle Creek Wind Farm LLC | St. Ansgar, IA | 708.3 GWh | 24.6 mi |
| Windwalkers LLC | Kensett, IA | 4.4 GWh | 5.3 mi |
| Winnebago Wind Power Project | Forest City, IA | 52.4 GWh | 22.8 mi |