Carleton College
One North College Street, Northfield, MN 55057Plant Summary Information
Carleton College is ranked #62 out of 124 wind farms in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Carleton College generated 2.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Carleton College |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Carleton College |
| Location | Rice County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 8.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 30.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,597 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,156 out of 1,353 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #177 out of 756 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #62 out of 124 Minnesota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind : 99.8% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Carleton College
Carleton College Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Carleton College (57296) |
| Plant Address | One North College Street, Northfield, MN 55057 |
| Utility | Carleton College (56654) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.46191, -93.15639 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2010 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2004 |
| Annual Generation | 8.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind : 99.8% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | QF11-511-000 |
| 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 | Educational Services (611) |
| Sector | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator WIND1 Details Operating September 2004
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP.NSP |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP.NSP |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 1 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V82-1.65 |
| Design Wind Speed | 14.5 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 4 - Very Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 230 |
Generator GEN1 Details Standby June 2009
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP.NSP |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP.NSP |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Standby June 2009
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP.NSP |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP.NSP |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator WIND2 Details Operating October 2011
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP.NSP |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NSP.NSP |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 1 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.6 XLE |
| Design Wind Speed | 14.5 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 4 - Very Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262 |
Carleton College Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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