Charles City Wind Farm
1307 South Main St, Charles City, IA 50616Plant Summary Information
Charles City Wind Farm is ranked #60 out of 123 wind farms in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Charles City Wind Farm generated 80.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Charles City Wind Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | MidAmerican Energy Co |
| Location | Floyd County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2008 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 267.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 989.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,175 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #653 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #75 out of 283 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #60 out of 123 Iowa Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Charles City Wind Farm
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption 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 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2008 |
| Annual Generation | 267.7 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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| #648 | Rail Splitter Wind Farm | Hopedale, IL | 269.2 GWh |
| #649 | Stillwater Wind, LLC | Reed Point, MT | 269.2 GWh |
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| #651 | Wapsipinicon Wind Project | Dexter, MN | 268.1 GWh |
| #652 | Bison 3 Wind Energy Center | New Salem, ND | 267.9 GWh |
| #654 | Prairie Breeze II | Elgin, NE | 267.7 GWh |
| #655 | Mustang Hills LLC | Mojave, CA | 267.1 GWh |
| #656 | Armenia Mountain Wind Farm | Mainesburg, PA | 265.2 GWh |
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| #661 | Campbell Hill Windpower | Glenrock, WY | 261.4 GWh |
| #662 | Los Vientos V Wind Power | Rio Grande City, TX | 261.0 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 | 4.0 GWh | 27.5 mi |
| CED Mason City Wind | Mason City, IA | 29.5 GWh | 26 mi |
| Chickasaw Wind Farm | New Hampton, IA | 634.0 GWh | 17.8 mi |
| Crane Creek Wind Energy Center | Riceville, IA | 284.0 GWh | 28.4 mi |
| Douglas (IA) | Riceville, IA | 804.0 MWh | 24.7 mi |
| Hawkeye Wind Farm | Sumner, IA | 170.6 GWh | 28.4 mi |
| Lime Creek | Mason City, IA | 1.1 GWh | 34.1 mi |
| Little Cedar | Little Cedar, IA | 65.0 MWh | 27 mi |
| Maple City | Osage Township, IA | 3.0 GWh | 21.1 mi |
| Merl Parr | Charles City, IA | 2.6 GWh | 5.4 mi |
| New Hampton | New Hampton, IA | 920.0 MWh | 15.9 mi |
| Osage (IA) | Osage, IA | 5.5 GWh | 21.6 mi |
| Pioneer Prairie Wind Farm | McIntire, IA | 845.3 GWh | 33.4 mi |
| Rockford | Rockford, IA | 6.0 MWh | 16.8 mi |
| South Plant (IA) | Waverly, IA | 71.0 MWh | 20 mi |
| Streeter Station | Cedar Falls, IA | 7.8 GWh | 34 mi |
| Sumner | Sumner, IA | 55.0 MWh | 28.5 mi |
| Turtle Creek Wind Farm LLC | St. Ansgar, IA | 702.5 GWh | 31.7 mi |
| Waverly Community Wind Project | Waverly, IA | 3.5 GWh | 20 mi |
| Waverly Municipal Electric North Plant | Waverly, IA | 212.0 MWh | 20 mi |