Downeast Wind
191 US-1, Columbia, ME 4623Plant Summary Information
Downeast Wind is ranked #8 out of 242 power plants in Maine in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Downeast Wind generated 66.8 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | Downeast Wind |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Downeast Wind, LLC |
| Location | Washington County, ME |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2025 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 378.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,744 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #513 out of 1,377 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #8 out of 242 Maine Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 22 Maine Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Downeast Wind
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Downeast Wind Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Downeast Wind (68185) |
| Plant Address | 191 US-1, Columbia, ME 4623 |
| Utility | Downeast Wind, LLC (66621) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.75748, -67.91748 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2025 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 378.5 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | EG23-231-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | ISO New England Inc. (ISNE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Versant Power (1179) ME |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator DOWNW Details Operating January 2025
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 126 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 126 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 126 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2025 |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 30 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 30 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V150-4.2 |
| Design Wind Speed | 13.4 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 4 - Very Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 345 |
Downeast Wind Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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