Buffalo Ridge Wind
2028 130th St, Lake Benton, MN 56419Plant Summary Information
Buffalo Ridge Wind is ranked #24 out of 749 power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Buffalo Ridge Wind generated 123.0 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2025 to March 2026.
| Plant Name | Buffalo Ridge Wind |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Buffalo Ridge Wind, LLC |
| Location | Lincoln County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2022 |
| Last Update | Mar 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 430.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,529 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #430 out of 1,358 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #24 out of 749 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #12 out of 123 Minnesota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Buffalo Ridge Wind
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Buffalo Ridge Wind Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Buffalo Ridge Wind (65761) |
| Plant Address | 2028 130th St, Lake Benton, MN 56419 |
| Utility | Buffalo Ridge Wind, LLC (65012) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.42306, -96.29722 |
| Generation Dates on File | Nov 2022 to Mar 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 430.2 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 | 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 | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 3161 Details Operating December 2022
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 106 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 101.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 101.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2022 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 40 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 40 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 2.82-127 |
| Design Wind Speed | 12 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 292 |
Buffalo Ridge Wind Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Hills LLC | Hendricks, MN | 3.7 GWh | 6.7 mi |
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| Blazing Star Wind Farm 1 | Hendricks, MN | 843.1 GWh | 9.1 mi |
| Buffalo Ridge I LLC | Elkton, SD | 95.3 GWh | 8.9 mi |
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| Jack River LLC | Hendricks, MN | 3.7 GWh | 7.1 mi |
| Jessica Mills LLC | Hendricks, MN | 3.7 GWh | 6.6 mi |
| Julia Hills LLC | Hendricks, MN | 3.7 GWh | 7.3 mi |
| Lake Benton I | Lake Benton, MN | 243.8 GWh | 9.9 mi |
| Lakota Ridge LLC | Hendricks, MN | 16.7 GWh | 6.7 mi |
| Lincoln Heights I | Lake Benton, MN | 10.0 GWh | 11.5 mi |
| Lincoln Heights II | Lake Benton, MN | 6.6 GWh | 7.6 mi |
| MinnDakota Wind LLC | Ivanhoe, MN | 282.9 GWh | 11.1 mi |
| Red Pine Wind Project | Ivanhoe, MN | 762.8 GWh | 8 mi |
| Shaokatan Hills LLC | Hendricks, MN | 12.1 GWh | 6.8 mi |
| Soliloquoy Ridge LLC | Lake Benton, MN | 4.8 GWh | 13.3 mi |
| Spartan Hills LLC | Lake Benton, MN | 4.8 GWh | 13.3 mi |
| Sun River LLC | Hendricks, MN | 3.7 GWh | 6.8 mi |
| Tsar Nicholas LLC | Hendricks, MN | 3.7 GWh | 6.8 mi |