WCROC Wind Farm
46352 State Highway 329, Morris, MN 56267Plant Summary Information
WCROC Wind Farm is ranked #90 out of 125 wind farms in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
WCROC Wind Farm generated 1.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | WCROC Wind Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | University of Minnesota WCROC |
| Location | Stevens County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 4.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 17.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,936 out of 11,949 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,236 out of 1,354 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #300 out of 739 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #90 out of 125 Minnesota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for WCROC Wind Farm
WCROC Wind Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | WCROC Wind Farm (57823) |
| Plant Address | 46352 State Highway 329, Morris, MN 56267 |
| Utility | University of Minnesota WCROC (57138) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.58972, -95.87694 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2011 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2005 |
| Annual Generation | 4.6 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 | No |
| 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 | Otter Tail Power Co (14232) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 12.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator WTG1 Details Operating March 2005
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.7 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 0.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2005 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 1 |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V82-1.65 |
| Design Wind Speed | 18 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 235 |
WCROC Wind Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | Alexandria, MN | 34.0 MWh | 31.7 mi |
| Aquila Community Solar | Glenwood, MN | 2.0 GWh | 26.3 mi |
| Armstrong Solar | Glenwood, MN | 4.7 GWh | 25.4 mi |
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| Camellia Solar, LLC | Glenwood, MN | 2.2 GWh | 25.6 mi |
| Cassiopeia Community Solar | Glenwood, MN | 1.9 GWh | 26.8 mi |
| Grant County Wind LLC | Woodstock, MN | 51.3 GWh | 14.8 mi |
| Leven Garden Solar | Villard, MN | 1.8 GWh | 30.9 mi |
| Libra Community Solar | Glenwood, MN | 1.9 GWh | 24.3 mi |
| Lowry CSG2, LLC | Glenwood, MN | 2.3 GWh | 18.5 mi |
| Malmedal Solar Garden | Starbuck, MN | 1.7 GWh | 17.9 mi |
| Novel Stavem Solar LLC CSG | Glenwood, MN | 2.2 GWh | 23.6 mi |
| PopeSun CSG, LLC | Starbuck, MN | 6.9 GWh | 17.4 mi |
| SolarClub 03 | Starbuck, MN | 327.0 MWh | 17.1 mi |
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| Swan Garden | Villard, MN | 2.3 GWh | 30.9 mi |
| UMM Wind Turbine | Morris, MN | 4.5 GWh | 0 mi |
| Wollan Garden Solar | Starbuck, MN | 1.5 GWh | 17 mi |