Barton Windpower LLC
970 410th St, Kensett, IA 50448Plant Summary Information
Barton Windpower LLC is ranked #48 out of 123 wind farms in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Barton Windpower LLC generated 117.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Barton Windpower LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Avangrid Power LLC |
| Location | Worth County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2009 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 365.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,760 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #513 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #60 out of 283 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #48 out of 123 Iowa Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
Iberdrola Renewables Inc (2013 to 2014) Avangrid Renewables Inc (2015 to 2015) Avangrid Renewables LLC (2016 to 2023) Avangrid Power LLC (2024 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Barton Windpower LLC
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Barton Windpower LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Barton Windpower LLC (56765) |
| Plant Address | 970 410th St, Kensett, IA 50448 |
| Utility | Avangrid Power LLC (15399) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.393, -93.091 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2009 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2009 |
| Annual Generation | 365.4 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | EG09-6-000 |
| 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 | Interstate Power and Light Co (9417) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 2009
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 80 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 80 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 80 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2009 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 40 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 40 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Gamesa |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | G87-2.0 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.5 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 256 |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 2009
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 78 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 78 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 78 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 39 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 39 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Gamesa |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | G87-2.0 |
| Design Wind Speed | 17.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 256 |
Barton Windpower LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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