Bent Tree Wind Farm Phase 1
31072 State Highway 13, Hartland, MN 56042Plant Summary Information
Bent Tree Wind Farm Phase 1 is ranked #35 out of 781 power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Bent Tree Wind Farm Phase 1 generated 94.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Bent Tree Wind Farm Phase 1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wisconsin Power & Light Co |
| Location | Freeborn County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2011 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 334.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,885 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #567 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #35 out of 781 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #20 out of 124 Minnesota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Bent Tree Wind Farm Phase 1
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Bent Tree Wind Farm Phase 1
Bent Tree Wind Farm Phase 1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Bent Tree Wind Farm Phase 1 (57198) |
| Plant Address | 31072 State Highway 13, Hartland, MN 56042 |
| Utility | Wisconsin Power & Light Co (20856) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.7246, -93.45043 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2011 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2011 |
| Annual Generation | 334.1 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 | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | ITC Midwest LLC (56161) |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating February 2011
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTW.BENT_TREE |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTW.BENT_TREE |
| Nameplate Capacity | 201.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 201.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 201.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 122 |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 122 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V82-1.65 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.3 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262 |
Bent Tree Wind Farm Phase 1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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