Carleton College

One North College Street, Northfield, MN 55057

Plant 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 NameCarleton College
Utility NameCarleton College
LocationRice County, MN
Initial Operation DateSeptember 2004
Last Update Dec 2024
Annual Generation 8.5 GWh
Annual Consumption 30.5 k MMBtu
Ranked #6,582 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,155 out of 1,353 Wind Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #176 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

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Carleton College Details

Summary Information
Plant NameCarleton College (57296)
Plant AddressOne North College Street, Northfield, MN 55057
UtilityCarleton College (56654)
Latitude, Longitude44.46191, -93.15639
Generation Dates on FileJan 2010 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation DateSeptember 2004
Annual Generation 8.5 GWh
Fuel Types Wind : 99.8%
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusYes
FERC Small Power Producer Docket NumberQF11-511-000
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionMRO
Balancing AuthorityMidcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
NAICS CodeEducational Services (611)
Sector Commercial Non-CHP (4)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerNorthern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) MN
Grid Voltage 13.80 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator WIND1 Details Operating September 2004

TechnologyOnshore Wind Turbine
Prime MoverWind Turbine, Onshore
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationNSP.NSP
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataNSP.NSP
Nameplate Capacity1.6 MW
Summer Capacity1.6 MW
Winter Capacity1.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateSeptember 2004
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameCommercial Non-CHP (4)
Energy SourceWind
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys1
Multiple FuelsNo
Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines1
Predominant Turbine ManufacturerVestas
Predominant Turbine Model NumberV82-1.65
Design Wind Speed14.5 MPH
Wind Quality Class4 - Very Low Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet230

Generator GEN1 Details Standby June 2009

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationNSP.NSP
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataNSP.NSP
Nameplate Capacity2.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity2.3 MW
Winter Capacity2.3 MW
Minimum Load1.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusStandby
Synchronized To Transmission GridYes
First Operation DateJune 2009
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameCommercial Non-CHP (4)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator GEN2 Details Standby June 2009

TechnologyPetroleum Liquids
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationNSP.NSP
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataNSP.NSP
Nameplate Capacity2.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity2.3 MW
Winter Capacity2.3 MW
Minimum Load1.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusStandby
Synchronized To Transmission GridYes
First Operation DateJune 2009
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameCommercial Non-CHP (4)
Energy SourceDistillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator WIND2 Details Operating October 2011

TechnologyOnshore Wind Turbine
Prime MoverWind Turbine, Onshore
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationNSP.NSP
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataNSP.NSP
Nameplate Capacity1.6 MW
Summer Capacity1.6 MW
Winter Capacity1.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateOctober 2011
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameCommercial Non-CHP (4)
Energy SourceWind
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys1
Multiple FuelsNo
Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines1
Predominant Turbine ManufacturerGE
Predominant Turbine Model Number1.6 XLE
Design Wind Speed14.5 MPH
Wind Quality Class4 - Very Low Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet262

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