Elk Wind Farm
1419 220th Avenue, Greeley, IA 52050Plant Summary Information
Elk Wind Farm is ranked #67 out of 123 wind farms in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Elk Wind Farm generated 51.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Elk Wind Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation |
| Location | Delaware County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2011 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 178.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 654.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,515 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #767 out of 1,353 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #84 out of 279 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #67 out of 123 Iowa Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
Elk Wind Energy LLC (2013 to 2015) RPMA Operations LLC (2016 to 2019) Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (2020 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Elk Wind Farm
Elk Wind Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Elk Wind Farm (57417) |
| Plant Address | 1419 220th Avenue, Greeley, IA 52050 |
| Utility | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (60025) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.58389, -91.37083 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2011 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2011 |
| Annual Generation | 178.3 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 | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | ITC Midwest LLC (56161) |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator NORD Details Operating December 2011
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40.8 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 40.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 40.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2011 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 17 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 17 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Nordex |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | N100/2500 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 328 |
Elk Wind Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| RPG Elk/Hawkeye Investco, LLC | 40 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10022 | 90.00% |
| RPMA Wind Holding II | 7 Ellefson Drive, P.O. Box 439, De Soto, IA 50069 | 10.00% |
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