Bison I Wind Energy Center

5198 30th St, New Salem, ND 58563

Plant Summary Information

Bison I Wind Energy Center is ranked #41 out of 57 power plants in North Dakota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Bison I Wind Energy Center generated 40.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant Name	Bison I Wind Energy Center
Utility Name	ALLETE, Inc.
Location	Morton County, ND
Initial Operation Date	December 2010
Last Update	Dec 2024
Annual Generation	165.9 GWh
Annual Consumption	640.7 k MMBtu
Ranked #2,646 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #791 out of 1,355 Wind Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #41 out of 57 North Dakota Power Plants
Ranked #32 out of 40 North Dakota Wind Power Plants
Fuel Types	Wind
Previous Operator	Minnesota Power Inc (2013 to 2013) ALLETE, Inc. (2014 to 2024)

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Bison I Wind Energy Center (57038)
Plant Address	5198 30th St, New Salem, ND 58563
Utility	ALLETE, Inc. (12647)
Latitude, Longitude	46.98, -101.55472
Generation Dates on File	Dec 2010 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation Date	December 2010
Annual Generation	165.9 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	ALLETE, Inc. (12647) MN
Grid Voltage	230.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Onshore Wind Turbine
Prime Mover	Wind Turbine, Onshore
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	MP.BISON1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	MP.BISON1
Nameplate Capacity	36.8 MW
Summer Capacity	36.8 MW
Winter Capacity	36.8 MW
Minimum Load	0.3 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 2010
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Wind
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys	16
Multiple Fuels	No

Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines	16
Predominant Turbine Manufacturer	Siemens
Predominant Turbine Model Number	SWT-2.3-101
Design Wind Speed	19.9 MPH
Wind Quality Class	2 - Medium Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet	262.4

Technology	Onshore Wind Turbine
Prime Mover	Wind Turbine, Onshore
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	MP.BISON1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	MP.BISON1
Nameplate Capacity	45 MW
Summer Capacity	45 MW
Winter Capacity	45 MW
Minimum Load	0.3 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 2012
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Wind
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys	15
Multiple Fuels	No

Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines	15
Predominant Turbine Manufacturer	Siemens
Predominant Turbine Model Number	SWT-3.0-101
Design Wind Speed	19.9 MPH
Wind Quality Class	2 - Medium Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet	261

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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