Birch
3384 190th St, Clearfield, IA 50840Plant Summary Information
Birch is ranked #101 out of 123 wind farms in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Birch generated 1.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Birch |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Birch Power LLC |
| Location | Taylor County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2017 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 6.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 24.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,572 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,193 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #145 out of 283 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #101 out of 123 Iowa Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
Map of Birch
Full Screen MapRegister Now for Comprehensive Access
Subscribe now to access all power plant data, utility information, FERC EQR data, and more for Birch.
Monthly Net Generation for Birch
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Birch
Birch Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Birch (62172) |
| Plant Address | 3384 190th St, Clearfield, IA 50840 |
| Utility | Birch Power LLC (61706) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.76764, -94.47438 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2018 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2017 |
| Annual Generation | 6.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | QF17-429-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| 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 | Southwest Iowa Rural Elec Coop (49986) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator BIR Details Operating February 2017
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2017 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 1 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.79-100 |
| Design Wind Speed | 17.4 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 263 |
Birch Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
Power Plants with Similar Net Generation
Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Wind.
| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1183 | WED Plainfield, LLC | Johnston, RI | 7.2 GWh |
| #1184 | WED Shun I, LLC | Johnston, RI | 7.2 GWh |
| #1185 | Martin Marietta Wind Project | Woodville, OH | 7.2 GWh |
| #1186 | Com Adam 1WF-1 | Sublette, IL | 7.0 GWh |
| #1187 | Roseman | Anita, IA | 6.8 GWh |
| #1188 | CCC Hastings Wind Turbine | Hastings, NE | 6.8 GWh |
| #1189 | Zephyr Wind | Findlay, OH | 6.7 GWh |
| #1190 | Shane's Wind Machine | Ruthton, MN | 6.6 GWh |
| #1191 | NBC Field's Point Wind Farm | Providence, RI | 6.6 GWh |
| #1192 | Loess Hills | Rock Port, MO | 6.6 GWh |
| #1194 | Somerset Windpower LLC | Ohiopyle, PA | 6.6 GWh |
| #1195 | Uilk Wind LLC | Pipestone, MN | 6.6 GWh |
| #1196 | Whirlpool Corp-Greenville Wind Farm | Greenville, OH | 6.4 GWh |
| #1197 | East Winds Project | Palm Springs, CA | 6.4 GWh |
| #1198 | Waxdale | Sturtevant, WI | 37.2 GWh |
| #1199 | Worthington | Worthington, MN | 6.4 GWh |
| #1200 | Seward Wind Farm | Seward, NE | 6.3 GWh |
| #1201 | Tri-Tip Wind (9) LLC | Sunray, TX | 6.3 GWh |
| #1202 | Cape Cod Air Force Station - 6 SWS | Sagamore, MA | 6.2 GWh |
| #1203 | August Wind Farm | Clearfield, IA | 6.2 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Birch.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Wind | Lenox, IA | 460.4 GWh | 14.7 mi |
| August Wind Farm | Clearfield, IA | 6.2 GWh | 0.2 mi |
| Bulldog | Orient, IA | 4.3 GWh | 31.7 mi |
| Clear Creek Wind | Maryville, MO | 570.5 GWh | 35.2 mi |
| Contrail Wind Farm | Bedford, IA | 340.7 GWh | 19.9 mi |
| Corning | Corning, IA | 6.0 MWh | 20.4 mi |
| Creston School Customer Hosted Solar | Creston, IA | 1.4 GWh | 21.8 mi |
| Creston Solar (50 MW) | Creston, IA | 96.4 GWh | 22.5 mi |
| Cumberland Rose | Orient, IA | 4.0 GWh | 31.8 mi |
| Greenfield Wind | Greenfield, IA | 4.4 GWh | 36.1 mi |
| Lamoni Municipal Utilities | Lamoni, IA | 45.0 MWh | 30.1 mi |
| Lenox | Lenox, IA | 55.0 MWh | 8.9 mi |
| Orient Wind Farm | Orient, IA | 1.8 TWh | 30.2 mi |
| POET Biorefining LLC - Corning | Corning, IA | 14.0 GWh | 21.7 mi |
| Prescott Wind Farm | Prescott, IA | 162.0 GWh | 25.4 mi |
| Rolling Hills Wind Farm | Massena, IA | 1.6 TWh | 33.6 mi |
| Sky Volt | Greenfield, IA | 4.5 GWh | 36.1 mi |
| Southern Hills Wind Farm | Creston, IA | 808.2 GWh | 23.7 mi |
| Summit Lake | Creston, IA | 109.3 GWh | 24.8 mi |
| Villisca Municipal Power Plant | Villisca, IA | 22.0 MWh | 29 mi |