Black Oak Wind Farm
45692 County Road 192, Sauk Centre, MN 56378Plant Summary Information
Black Oak Wind Farm is ranked #36 out of 759 power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Black Oak Wind Farm generated 83.7 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.
| Plant Name | Black Oak Wind Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Black Oak Wind, LLC |
| Location | Stearns County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 299.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,997 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #598 out of 1,376 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #36 out of 759 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #21 out of 125 Minnesota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Black Oak Wind Farm
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Black Oak Wind Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Black Oak Wind Farm (58692) |
| Plant Address | 45692 County Road 192, Sauk Centre, MN 56378 |
| Utility | Black Oak Wind, LLC (58625) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.66083, -95.01278 |
| Generation Dates on File | Nov 2016 to Feb 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Annual Generation | 299.3 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 | EG16-20-000 |
| 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 | NA |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Northern States Power Co (13780) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 2016
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP.MMPA.BOGYF |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP.MMPA.BOGYF |
| Nameplate Capacity | 78 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 78 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 78 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2016 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 39 |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 39 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V110-2.0 |
| Design Wind Speed | 15.7 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Black Oak Wind Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Invenergy Services LLC | 1 S. Wacker Dr. Ste. 1800, Chicago, IL 60606 | 100.00% |
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