Buffalo Center Wind LLC
2370 430th Street, Little Cedar, IA 50454Plant Summary Information
Buffalo Center Wind LLC is ranked #116 out of 123 wind farms in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Buffalo Center Wind LLC generated 1.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Buffalo Center Wind LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Buffalo Center Wind LLC |
| Location | Mitchell County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2011 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 4.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 15.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,966 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,278 out of 1,377 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #170 out of 284 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #116 out of 123 Iowa Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Buffalo Center Wind LLC
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Buffalo Center Wind LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Buffalo Center Wind LLC (58038) |
| Plant Address | 2370 430th Street, Little Cedar, IA 50454 |
| Utility | Buffalo Center Wind LLC (57409) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.38583, -92.75944 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2012 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2011 |
| Annual Generation | 4.0 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 | 12-321-000 |
| 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 | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Dairyland Power Coop (4716) |
| Grid Voltage | 12.75 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator BCW Details Operating November 2011
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 1 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Goldwind |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | GW 82/1500 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 278 |
Buffalo Center Wind LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Wind Farm | Adams, MN | 10.2 GWh | 11.8 mi |
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| Grand Meadow | Dexter, MN | 378.7 GWh | 23.2 mi |
| Grand Meadow (PV) | Grand Meadow, MN | 425.0 MWh | 21 mi |
| Lime Creek | Mason City, IA | 1.1 GWh | 24.3 mi |
| Little Cedar | Little Cedar, IA | 65.0 MWh | 1.3 mi |
| Louise Solar | Taopi, MN | 91.3 GWh | 12.8 mi |
| Maple City | Osage Township, IA | 3.0 GWh | 7.5 mi |
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| Mower County Wind Energy Center | Grand Meadow, MN | 334.0 GWh | 17.7 mi |
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| Prairie Star Wind Farm | Grand Meadow, MN | 303.3 GWh | 21.8 mi |
| Turtle Creek Wind Farm LLC | St. Ansgar, IA | 693.6 GWh | 5 mi |
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