Adams Wind
301 W Dallas St, Lenox, IA 50851Plant Summary Information
Adams Wind is ranked #41 out of 123 wind farms in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Adams Wind generated 127.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Adams Wind |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | MidAmerican Energy Co |
| Location | Adams County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2015 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 460.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,458 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #412 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #53 out of 283 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #41 out of 123 Iowa Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Adams Wind
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Adams Wind Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Adams Wind (59637) |
| Plant Address | 301 W Dallas St, Lenox, IA 50851 |
| Utility | MidAmerican Energy Co (12341) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.92, -94.67167 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2015 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 460.4 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 | MidAmerican Energy Co (12341) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator ADWF Details Operating October 2015
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MEC.ADAMS |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MEC.ADAMS |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.7 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 4.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 64 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 64 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | SWT-2.3-108 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Generator ADWF2 Details Operating November 2015
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MEC.ADAMS |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MEC.ADAMS |
| Nameplate Capacity | 43.3 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 39 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 39 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 18 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 18 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | SWT-2.3-108 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Generator ADWF3 Details Operating December 2015
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MEC.ADAMS |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MEC.ADAMS |
| Nameplate Capacity | 58 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 58 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 58 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 20 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 20 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | SWT-2.3-108 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Generator ADWF4 Details Operating January 2016
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MEC.ADAMS |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MEC.ADAMS |
| Nameplate Capacity | 48.3 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 48.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 48.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2016 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 20 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 20 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | SWT-2.3-108 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 263 |
Adams Wind Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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