Benton County Wind Farm
8557W. 600N, Earl Park, IN 47942Plant Summary Information
Benton County Wind Farm is ranked #50 out of 213 power plants in Indiana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Benton County Wind Farm generated 105.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Benton County Wind Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Orion Energy Group LLC |
| Location | Benton County, IN |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2008 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 357.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,760 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #522 out of 1,374 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #50 out of 213 Indiana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #13 out of 20 Indiana Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Benton County Wind Farm
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Benton County Wind Farm
Benton County Wind Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Benton County Wind Farm (56679) |
| Plant Address | 8557W. 600N, Earl Park, IN 47942 |
| Utility | Orion Energy Group LLC (55931) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.695, -87.4886 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2008 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2008 |
| Annual Generation | 357.6 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 | 08-561 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co (13756) IN |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 2008
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NIPS.BENTONCO |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NIPS.BENTONCO |
| Nameplate Capacity | 130.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 130.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 130.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 130.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2008 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 87 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 87 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.5 SLE |
| Design Wind Speed | 15.4 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262 |
Benton County Wind Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Benton County Wind Farm.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter Wind Farm LLC | Remington, IN | 60.7 GWh | 18.2 mi |
| CED Spring Creek Solar | St Anne, IL | 3.8 GWh | 31.1 mi |
| Fowler Ridge IV Wind Farm LLC | Fowler, IN | 427.4 GWh | 7.7 mi |
| Fowler Ridge Wind Farm LLC | Fowler, IN | 1.5 TWh | 11.2 mi |
| Herrema Dairy | Fair Oaks, IN | 7.2 GWh | 29.6 mi |
| Hoopeston Wind LLC | Rossville, IL | 371.3 GWh | 26.1 mi |
| Hoosier Wind Project LLC | Goodland, IN | 207.8 GWh | 11.9 mi |
| IMPA Rensselaer Solar Park | Rensselaer, IN | 985.0 MWh | 25.3 mi |
| Indiana Crossroads Wind Farm II | Wolcott, IN | 592.5 GWh | 24.1 mi |
| Iroquois Solar 1B LLC CSG | Watseka, IL | 3.5 GWh | 14.9 mi |
| Jordan Creek Wind Farm, LLC | Judyville, IN | 1.2 TWh | 22.1 mi |
| Meadow Lake Wind Farm II LLC | Lafayette, IN | 237.4 GWh | 24.6 mi |
| Meadow Lake Wind Farm III LLC | Lafayette, IN | 269.3 GWh | 25.5 mi |
| Meadow Lake Wind Farm IV | Lafayette, IN | 200.1 GWh | 23.9 mi |
| Meadow Lake Wind Farm LLC | Lafayette, IN | 442.8 GWh | 29.4 mi |
| Meadow Lake Wind Farm V LLC | Chalmers, IN | 331.2 GWh | 24.5 mi |
| Meadow Lake Wind Farm VI LLC | Remington, IN | 641.8 GWh | 18.9 mi |
| Peterman II | St. Anne, IL | 3.5 GWh | 30.3 mi |
| Rensselaer Solar Site 2 | Rensselaer, IN | 7.7 GWh | 25 mi |
| Settlers Trail Wind Farm LLC | Sheldon, IL | 353.9 GWh | 4.3 mi |