Courtenay Wind Farm
1401 Hwy 9 SE, Courtenay, ND 58426Plant Summary Information
Courtenay Wind Farm is ranked #26 out of 58 power plants in North Dakota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Courtenay Wind Farm generated 28.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Courtenay Wind Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota |
| Location | Stutsman County, ND |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 423.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,530 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #435 out of 1,374 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #26 out of 58 North Dakota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #18 out of 41 North Dakota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
Enel North America, Inc. (2013 to 2013) Enel Green Power NA, Inc. (2014 to 2014) Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (2015 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Courtenay Wind Farm
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Courtenay Wind Farm
Courtenay Wind Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Courtenay Wind Farm (58658) |
| Plant Address | 1401 Hwy 9 SE, Courtenay, ND 58426 |
| Utility | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 47.17972, -98.59472 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2016 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Annual Generation | 423.0 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 | Otter Tail Power Co (14232) ND |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 2016
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | COURTENAY WIND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 200 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 190.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 190.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 29.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 100 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 100 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V100-2.0 |
| Design Wind Speed | 18 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262 |
Courtenay Wind Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Courtenay Wind Farm.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Crystal Sugar Crookston | Crookston, MN | 43.2 GWh | 100.1 mi |
| American Crystal Sugar East Grand Forks | East Grand Forks, MN | 43.4 GWh | 90.3 mi |
| American Crystal Sugar Hillsboro | Hillsboro, ND | 87.1 GWh | 73.9 mi |
| American Crystal Sugar Moorhead | Moorhead, MN | 39.6 GWh | 88.4 mi |
| Ashtabula Wind Energy Center | Luverne, ND | 116.1 GWh | 33 mi |
| Ashtabula Wind II LLC | Luverne, ND | 328.1 GWh | 32.1 mi |
| Ashtabula Wind III LLC | Luverne, ND | 142.6 GWh | 33.1 mi |
| Emmons-Logan Wind, LLC | Linton, ND | 877.2 GWh | 88.6 mi |
| Foxtail Wind, LLC | Forbes, ND | 623.0 GWh | 75.9 mi |
| FPL Energy Ashtabula Wind LLC | Luverne, ND | 594.1 GWh | 33.5 mi |
| FPL Energy North Dakota Wind I/II | Edgeley, ND | 136.7 GWh | 60.6 mi |
| Halstad | Halstad, MN | 11.0 MWh | 83.5 mi |
| Hillsboro | Hillsboro, ND | 12.0 MWh | 73.4 mi |
| Jamestown | Jamestown, ND | 194.0 MWh | 19.2 mi |
| Kindred School | Kindred, ND | 152.0 MWh | 83.3 mi |
| Luverne Wind Energy Center | Luverne, ND | 110.1 GWh | 34.2 mi |
| Merricourt Wind Energy Center | Kulm, ND | 583.5 GWh | 77.3 mi |
| Moorhead Wind Turbine | Moorhead, MN | 1.2 GWh | 89.8 mi |
| Spiritwood Station | Spiritwood, ND | 185.9 GWh | 18.1 mi |
| Tatanka Wind Power LLC | Ashley, ND | 476.1 GWh | 86 mi |