Big Blue
Township 102 N Range 28S, Blue Earth, MN 56013Plant Summary Information
Big Blue is ranked #39 out of 125 wind farms in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Big Blue generated 17.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Big Blue |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Big Blue Wind Farm LLC (MN) |
| Location | Faribault County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2012 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 70.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 265.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,782 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #962 out of 1,374 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #75 out of 759 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #39 out of 125 Minnesota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Big Blue Wind Farm LLC (2013 to 2015) Big Blue Wind Farm LLC (MN) (2016 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Big Blue
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Big Blue Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Big Blue (57289) |
| Plant Address | Township 102 N Range 28S, Blue Earth, MN 56013 |
| Utility | Big Blue Wind Farm LLC (MN) (58150) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.61222, -94.19194 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2012 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 70.0 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 | EG13-1-000 |
| 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 | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | ITC Midwest LLC (56161) |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator BBWP Details Operating December 2012
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 161 kV Winnebago-WinnCo Line |
| Nameplate Capacity | 36 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 36 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 36 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 18 |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 18 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Gamesa |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | G97-2.0 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 255.9 |
Big Blue Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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