Cow Branch
21225 US Highway 136, Tarkio, MO 64491Plant Summary Information
Cow Branch is ranked #41 out of 122 power plants in Missouri in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cow Branch generated 33.9 GWh during the 3-month period between April 2025 to July 2025.
| Plant Name | Cow Branch |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Cow Branch Wind Power, LLC |
| Location | Atchison County, MO |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2008 |
| Last Update | Jul 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 86.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 307.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,518 out of 12,530 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #911 out of 1,360 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #41 out of 122 Missouri Power Plants | |
| Ranked #13 out of 14 Missouri Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Cow Branch (2013 to 2015) Cow Branch Wind Power, LLC (2016 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Cow Branch
Cow Branch Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cow Branch (56536) |
| Plant Address | 21225 US Highway 136, Tarkio, MO 64491 |
| Utility | Cow Branch Wind Power, LLC (55734) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.4535, -95.4683 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2008 to Jul 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2008 |
| Annual Generation | 86.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 07-253-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AECI) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Associated Electric Coop, Inc (924) |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 2008
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 50.4 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 50.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 50.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2008 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 24 |
| Planned New Prime Mover | WT |
| Planned Energy Source | WND |
| Planned New Nameplate Capacity | 50.4 MW |
| Planned Repower | March 2025 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 24 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Suzlon |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | S88-2100 |
| Design Wind Speed | 15.3 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Cow Branch Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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| Nebraska City | Nebraska City, NE | 6.4 TWh | 19.9 mi |
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