Cottonwood Wind Energy Center
2045 Road 1800, Blue Hill, NE 68930Plant Summary Information
Cottonwood Wind Energy Center is ranked #20 out of 122 power plants in Nebraska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cottonwood Wind Energy Center generated 115.7 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Cottonwood Wind Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Cottonwood Wind Project |
| Location | Webster County, NE |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2017 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 420.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,477 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #421 out of 1,353 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #20 out of 122 Nebraska Power Plants | |
| Ranked #11 out of 34 Nebraska Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Cottonwood Wind Energy Center
Cottonwood Wind Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cottonwood Wind Energy Center (61407) |
| Plant Address | 2045 Road 1800, Blue Hill, NE 68930 |
| Utility | Cottonwood Wind Project (61042) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.24017, -98.40596 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2017 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2017 |
| Annual Generation | 420.3 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 | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Nebraska Public Power District (13337) NE |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator CTNWD Details Operating November 2017
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 89.7 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 89.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 89.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2017 |
| 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 | 2.3-107 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 295 |
Cottonwood Wind Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Hebron | Hebron, NE | 5.2 GWh | 43.8 mi |
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| Platte | Grand Island, NE | 358.8 GWh | 42.6 mi |
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