Eolos Wind Energy Research Field Station
2685 152nd St E, Rosemount, MN 55068Plant Summary Information
Eolos Wind Energy Research Field Station is ranked #115 out of 124 wind farms in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Eolos Wind Energy Research Field Station generated 424.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Eolos Wind Energy Research Field Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Regents of the University of Minnesota |
| Location | Dakota County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2011 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 2.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 7.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #10,976 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,335 out of 1,369 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #507 out of 781 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #115 out of 124 Minnesota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Eolos Wind Energy Research Field Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Eolos Wind Energy Research Field Station (57880) |
| Plant Address | 2685 152nd St E, Rosemount, MN 55068 |
| Utility | Regents of the University of Minnesota (57215) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.72833, -93.04806 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2011 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2011 |
| Annual Generation | 2.0 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 | QF13-574-000 |
| 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 | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating October 2011
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NSP.NSP |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MISO |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 1 |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Clipper |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | Liberty C96 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Eolos Wind Energy Research Field Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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