Ainsworth Wind
Highway 7, Ainsworth, NE 69210Plant Summary Information
Ainsworth Wind is ranked #41 out of 120 power plants in Nebraska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Ainsworth Wind generated 21.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Ainsworth Wind |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Nebraska Public Power District |
| Location | Brown County, NE |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 66.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 248.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,892 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #977 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #41 out of 120 Nebraska Power Plants | |
| Ranked #23 out of 33 Nebraska Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Ainsworth Wind
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Ainsworth Wind
Ainsworth Wind Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Ainsworth Wind (56162) |
| Plant Address | Highway 7, Ainsworth, NE 69210 |
| Utility | Nebraska Public Power District (13337) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.4489, -99.8917 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2005 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2005 |
| Annual Generation | 66.4 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 | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Nebraska Public Power District (13337) NE |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating October 2005
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NPPD_AINSWIND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NPPD_AINSWIND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 59.4 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 59.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 59.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2005 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 36 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 36 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V82-1.65 |
| Design Wind Speed | 14.5 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 229.7 |
Ainsworth Wind Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
| #967 | Ridgewind | Woodstock, MN | 75.2 GWh |
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| #969 | New England Wind LLC | Florida, MA | 73.0 GWh |
| #970 | Heritage Garden Wind Farm I LLC | Garden, MI | 71.0 GWh |
| #971 | Big Blue | Blue Earth, MN | 70.6 GWh |
| #972 | 85 A | Tehachapi, CA | 70.6 GWh |
| #973 | Busch Ranch Wind Energy | Walsenburg, CO | 69.4 GWh |
| #974 | High Mesa | King Hill, ID | 68.4 GWh |
| #975 | Bull Hill Wind Project | Eastbrook, ME | 66.5 GWh |
| #976 | Gordon Butte Wind LLC | Martinsdale, MT | 66.5 GWh |
| #978 | Mojave 16/17/18 | Mojave, CA | 66.3 GWh |
| #979 | Oak Tree Energy | Clark, SD | 65.8 GWh |
| #980 | Happy Jack Windpower Project | Cheyenne, WY | 64.1 GWh |
| #981 | Silver Maple | Clifton, ME | 63.9 GWh |
| #982 | Power County Wind Park North | American Falls, ID | 63.9 GWh |
| #983 | Steel Winds Wind Farm | Lackawanna, NY | 62.2 GWh |
| #984 | Lempster Wind LLC | Lempster, NH | 61.8 GWh |
| #985 | Winnebago Wind Power Project | Forest City, IA | 61.3 GWh |
| #986 | Combine Hills I | Milton-Freewater, OR | 61.2 GWh |
| #987 | Payne's Ferry | Hagerman, ID | 59.2 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Ainsworth Wind.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ansley | Ansley, NE | 59.0 MWh | 84.2 mi |
| Broken Bow | Broken Bow, NE | 21.0 MWh | 73.4 mi |
| Broken Bow Wind II, LLC | Broken Bow, NE | 239.6 GWh | 83.1 mi |
| Broken Bow Wind LLC | Broken Bow, NE | 221.7 GWh | 70.7 mi |
| Brule County Wind | Kimball, SD | 79.5 GWh | 100.4 mi |
| Burwell | Burwell, NE | 147.0 MWh | 60.3 mi |
| Fort Randall | Pickstown, SD | 1.4 TWh | 80.1 mi |
| Grande Prairie Wind Farm | O'Neill, NE | 1.2 TWh | 75.3 mi |
| Laredo Ridge Wind LLC | Petersburg, NE | 211.6 GWh | 103.4 mi |
| Ord | Ord, NE | 119.0 MWh | 76.6 mi |
| Prairie Breeze | Elgin, NE | 543.3 GWh | 99 mi |
| Prairie Breeze II | Elgin, NE | 267.7 GWh | 91.7 mi |
| Prairie Breeze III | Elgin, NE | 136.3 GWh | 91.7 mi |
| Sargent | Sargent, NE | 12.0 MWh | 61.9 mi |
| Spalding | Spalding, NE | 3.0 MWh | 94.5 mi |
| Springview | Springview, NE | 10.2 GWh | 26.7 mi |
| Stuart (NE) | Stuart, NE | 13.0 MWh | 39.5 mi |
| Thunderhead Wind Energy LLC | Boone, NE | 1.1 TWh | 88.6 mi |
| Upstream Wind Energy LLC | Neligh, NE | 709.1 GWh | 100.1 mi |
| Valentine Wind, LLC | Valentine, NE | 5.0 GWh | 45.5 mi |