Adams Wind Farm

12933 660 Ave, Adams, MN 55909

Plant Summary Information

Adams Wind Farm is ranked #56 out of 124 wind farms in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Adams Wind Farm generated 1.4 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2025 to May 2025.

Plant Name	Adams Wind Farm
Utility Name	Justin McNeilus
Location	Mower County, MN
Initial Operation Date	September 2003
Last Update	May 2025
Annual Generation	10.2 GWh
Annual Consumption	42.4 k MMBtu
Ranked #6,203 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,146 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #139 out of 781 Minnesota Power Plants
Ranked #56 out of 124 Minnesota Wind Power Plants
Fuel Types	Wind
Previous Operators	Garwin McNeilus (2013 to 2015) Consolidated Edison Development Inc. (2016 to 2024) Justin McNeilus (2025 to 2025)

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Adams Wind Farm (56307)
Plant Address	12933 660 Ave, Adams, MN 55909
Utility	Justin McNeilus (6985)
Latitude, Longitude	43.55478, -92.72414
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2004 to May 2025
Initial Operation Date	September 2003
Annual Generation	10.2 GWh
Fuel Types	Wind

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	Yes
FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number	08-478,08-484-000,08-485-000,08-486-000,08-491-000
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
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Dairyland Power Coop (4716)
Grid Voltage	69.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 2003
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Wind
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys	9

Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines	9
Predominant Turbine Manufacturer	NEG-Micon
Predominant Turbine Model Number	NM72C/1500
Design Wind Speed	19 MPH
Wind Quality Class	2 - Medium Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet	229.7

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 2004
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Wind
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys	6

Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines	6
Predominant Turbine Manufacturer	NEG-Micon
Predominant Turbine Model Number	NM82/1650
Design Wind Speed	19 MPH
Wind Quality Class	2 - Medium Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet	229.7

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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#1144	Michelangelo Wind 1 LLC	Huxley, IA	10.2 GWh
#1145	Springview	Springview, NE	10.2 GWh
#1147	Wagner Wind LLC	Palm Springs, CA	10.1 GWh
#1148	Michelangelo Wind 4 LLC	Ames, IA	9.9 GWh
#1149	Searsburg Wind Turbine	Searsburg, VT	9.9 GWh
#1150	Michelangelo Wind 3 LLC	Huxley, IA	9.9 GWh
#1151	GL Wind	Lewiston, MN	9.8 GWh
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#1153	Broadview Energy Prime 2	Grady, NM	9.8 GWh
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Adams Wind Farm.

Plant Name	Plant Location	Annual Generation	Distance
Barton Windpower LLC	Kensett, IA	365.4 GWh	21.5 mi
Buffalo Center Wind LLC	Little Cedar, IA	4.0 GWh	11.8 mi
Crane Creek Wind Energy Center	Riceville, IA	284.0 GWh	16.6 mi
Douglas (IA)	Riceville, IA	804.0 MWh	15.1 mi
Fillmore County Solar Project	Spring Valley, MN	80.6 GWh	18.4 mi
Grand Meadow	Dexter, MN	378.7 GWh	11.4 mi
Grand Meadow (PV)	Grand Meadow, MN	425.0 MWh	10.3 mi
Little Cedar	Little Cedar, IA	65.0 MWh	11.9 mi
Louise Solar	Taopi, MN	90.6 GWh	2.1 mi
Maple City	Osage Township, IA	3.0 GWh	19.3 mi
Mower County Wind Energy Center	Grand Meadow, MN	334.0 GWh	7.5 mi
Osage (IA)	Osage, IA	5.5 GWh	19.5 mi
Pioneer Prairie Wind Farm	McIntire, IA	845.3 GWh	7.4 mi
Pleasant Valley (MN)	Dexter, MN	156.8 GWh	17 mi
Pleasant Valley Wind Farm	Dexter, MN	463.6 GWh	17.4 mi
Prairie Star Wind Farm	Grand Meadow, MN	303.3 GWh	10.3 mi
Saratoga Wind Farm	Lime Springs, IA	259.8 GWh	23.4 mi
Spring Valley	Spring Valley, MN	227.4 MWh	19.1 mi
Turtle Creek Wind Farm LLC	St. Ansgar, IA	702.5 GWh	10.4 mi
Wapsipinicon Wind Project	Dexter, MN	268.1 GWh	17.1 mi