Big Turtle Wind Farm 2
8661 Sand Beach Rd, Harbor Beach, MI 48441Plant Summary Information
Big Turtle Wind Farm 2 is ranked #31 out of 34 wind farms in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Big Turtle Wind Farm 2 generated 30.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Big Turtle Wind Farm 2 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | DTE Electric Company |
| Location | Huron County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2016 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 103.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 395.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,438 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #908 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #85 out of 269 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #31 out of 34 Michigan Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
Heritage Garden Wind Farm I LLC (2021 to 2021) Heritage Sustainable Energy. LLC (2022 to 2022) DTE Electric Company (2023 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Big Turtle Wind Farm 2
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Big Turtle Wind Farm 2
Big Turtle Wind Farm 2 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Big Turtle Wind Farm 2 (65143) |
| Plant Address | 8661 Sand Beach Rd, Harbor Beach, MI 48441 |
| Utility | DTE Electric Company (5109) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.91956, -82.79443 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2021 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2016 |
| Annual Generation | 103.8 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 | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | International Transmission Company DBA I (56068) |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator BTWF2 Details Operating October 2016
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29.4 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 29.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2016 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 14 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 14 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Gamesa |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | G114-2.0 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.7 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 305 |
Big Turtle Wind Farm 2 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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