Charles City Wind Farm
1307 South Main St, Charles City, IA 50616Plant Summary Information
Charles City Wind Farm is ranked #55 out of 123 wind farms in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Charles City Wind Farm generated 107.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Charles City Wind Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | MidAmerican Energy Co |
| Location | Floyd County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2008 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 334.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,785 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #551 out of 1,337 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #69 out of 271 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #55 out of 123 Iowa Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Charles City Wind Farm
Charles City Wind Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Charles City Wind Farm (56677) |
| Plant Address | 1307 South Main St Charles City, IA 50616 |
| Utility | MidAmerican Energy Co (12341) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.0003, -92.62 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2008 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2008 |
| Annual Generation | 334.1 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | MidAmerican Energy Co (12341) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator CCWF Details Operating April 2008
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MEC.CHASCS_W |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MEC.CHASCS_W |
| Nameplate Capacity | 80 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 75 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 75 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2008 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 50 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 50 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.6-87 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 263 |
Charles City Wind Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #549 | Prairie Breeze II | Elgin, NE | 335.9 GWh |
| #550 | Elk River Wind | Beaumont, KS | 335.4 GWh |
| #552 | Rio Bravo Windpower, LLC | Roma, TX | 333.6 GWh |
| #553 | Penascal II Wind Project LLC | Sarita, TX | 331.2 GWh |
| #554 | Baron Winds Farm | Cohocton, NY | 330.7 GWh |
| #555 | Blue Sky Green Field Wind Project | Fond du Lac, WI | 329.9 GWh |
| #556 | Champion Wind Farm LLC | Roscoe, TX | 329.6 GWh |
| #557 | Paulding Wind Farm II | Payne, OH | 329.4 GWh |
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| #559 | Rolling Hills | Glenrock, WY | 327.4 GWh |
| #560 | Stoneray Power Partners, LLC | Woodstock, MN | 326.7 GWh |
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Charles City Wind Farm.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Center Wind LLC | Little Cedar, IA | 6.4 GWh | 27.5 mi |
| CED Mason City Wind | Mason City, IA | 38.6 GWh | 26 mi |
| Chickasaw Wind Farm | New Hampton, IA | 85.3 GWh | 17.8 mi |
| Crane Creek Wind Energy Center | Riceville, IA | 295.6 GWh | 28.4 mi |
| Emery Station | Clear Lake, IA | 3.0 TWh | 34.6 mi |
| Gas Turbine (IA) | Cedar Falls, IA | 631.4 MWh | 34.5 mi |
| Hawkeye Wind Farm | Sumner, IA | 162.0 GWh | 28.4 mi |
| Lime Creek | Mason City, IA | 1.8 GWh | 34.1 mi |
| Merl Parr | Charles City, IA | 761.0 MWh | 5.4 mi |
| New Hampton | New Hampton, IA | 1.4 GWh | 15.9 mi |
| Osage (IA) | Osage, IA | 5.9 GWh | 21.6 mi |
| Pioneer Prairie Wind Farm | McIntire, IA | 840.4 GWh | 33.4 mi |
| Rockford | Rockford, IA | 15.5 MWh | 16.8 mi |
| South Plant | Waverly, IA | 59.5 MWh | 20 mi |
| Streeter Station | Cedar Falls, IA | 8.5 GWh | 34 mi |
| Sumner | Sumner, IA | 337.5 MWh | 28.5 mi |
| Turtle Creek Wind Farm LLC | St. Ansgar, IA | 703.7 GWh | 31.7 mi |
| Waterloo Solar (IA) | Waterloo, IA | 5.2 GWh | 34.3 mi |
| Waverly Community Wind Project | Waverly, IA | 7.2 GWh | 20 mi |
| Waverly Municipal Electric North Plant | Waverly, IA | 270.6 MWh | 20 mi |