Winton
13908 Power Dam Road, Winton, MN 55796Plant Summary Information
Winton is ranked #16 out of 26 hydroelectric power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Winton is comprised of 2 generators and generated 2.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Winton |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | ALLETE, Inc. |
| Location | Lake County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1923 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 9.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 35.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,278 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #990 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #157 out of 739 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #16 out of 26 Minnesota Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Minnesota Power Inc (2013 to 2013) ALLETE, Inc. (2014 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Winton
Winton Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Winton (1902) |
| Plant Address | 13908 Power Dam Road, Winton, MN 55796 |
| Utility | ALLETE, Inc. (12647) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 47.9344, -91.7639 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1923 |
| Annual Generation | 9.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| 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 | Kawishiwi River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | ALLETE, Inc. (12647) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 46.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating August 1923
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1923 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating September 1923
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1923 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Winton Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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| #982 | Gouldtown | Lyonsdale, NY | 9.3 GWh |
| #983 | Drop 5 | Calexico, CA | 9.2 GWh |
| #984 | Superior Falls | Ironwood, MI | 9.2 GWh |
| #985 | Pleasant Valley Hydro | Bishop, CA | 9.2 GWh |
| #986 | Upper Sterling | Rock Falls, IL | 9.2 GWh |
| #987 | Knife Falls | Cloquet, MN | 9.2 GWh |
| #988 | Birch Creek Power | Terreton, ID | 9.2 GWh |
| #989 | Barber Dam | Boise, ID | 9.2 GWh |
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| #992 | Eel Weir | Oswegatchie, NY | 9.1 GWh |
| #993 | Marshfield 6 | Marshfield, VT | 9.1 GWh |
| #994 | Gold Creek | Juneau, AK | 9.1 GWh |
| #995 | Saxon Falls | Saxon, WI | 9.1 GWh |
| #996 | Rocky River (CT) | New Milford, CT | 9.0 GWh |
| #997 | Strawberry Creek | Bedford, WY | 9.0 GWh |
| #998 | Big Pine Creek | Big Pine, CA | 9.0 GWh |
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| #1000 | Low Line Rapids | Kimberly, ID | 8.9 GWh |
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