Fairbanks Wind Park
6364 State St, Garden, MI 49835Plant Summary Information
Fairbanks Wind Park is ranked #23 out of 35 wind farms in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Fairbanks Wind Park generated 64.5 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Fairbanks Wind Park |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | DTE Electric Company |
| Location | Delta County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2022 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 212.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 807.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,299 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #713 out of 1,353 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #52 out of 258 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #23 out of 35 Michigan Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Gichi Noodin Wind Farm, LLC (2018 to 2019) DTE Electric Company (2020 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Fairbanks Wind Park
Fairbanks Wind Park Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Fairbanks Wind Park (62815) |
| Plant Address | 6364 State St, Garden, MI 49835 |
| Utility | DTE Electric Company (5109) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.68362, -86.64574 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2022 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 212.6 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 | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | American Transmission Co (659) |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GNWF1 Details Operating January 2022
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 72.8 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 72.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 72.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 37 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2022 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 21 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 21 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Siemens Gamesa |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | G132-3.465 |
| Design Wind Speed | 14.7 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 84 |
Fairbanks Wind Park Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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|---|---|---|---|
| #703 | Corriedale Wind Energy | Cheyenne, WY | 220.2 GWh |
| #704 | Pebble Springs Wind LLC | Wasco, OR | 219.0 GWh |
| #705 | Bison 2 Wind Energy Center | New Salem, ND | 218.7 GWh |
| #706 | Wethersfield | Gainsville, NY | 218.5 GWh |
| #707 | San Juan Mesa Wind Project LLC | Elida, NM | 218.5 GWh |
| #708 | Star Point Wind Project LLC | Wasco, OR | 217.8 GWh |
| #709 | Crescent Ridge | Tiskilwa, IL | 216.5 GWh |
| #710 | Coachella Hills Wind | Palm Springs, CA | 215.9 GWh |
| #711 | Flat Water Wind Farm LLC | Du Bois, NE | 215.6 GWh |
| #712 | Foote Creek I | McFadden, WY | 215.5 GWh |
| #714 | Weaver Wind | Township 16, ME | 212.1 GWh |
| #715 | Osceola Windpower II | Harris, IA | 211.3 GWh |
| #716 | Barton Chapel Wind Farm | Jacksboro, TX | 210.9 GWh |
| #717 | Nine Canyon | Kennewick, WA | 209.3 GWh |
| #718 | Steele Flats Wind Project LLC | Diller, NE | 209.0 GWh |
| #719 | Cedar Springs Wind IV | Douglas, WY | 208.6 GWh |
| #720 | Hoosier Wind Project LLC | Goodland, IN | 207.8 GWh |
| #721 | Windthorst-2 | Archer, TX | 206.4 GWh |
| #722 | Broken Bow Wind LLC | Broken Bow, NE | 205.7 GWh |
| #723 | NWP Indian Mesa Wind Farm | Iraan, TX | 205.6 GWh |
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| Washington Island | Washington Island, WI | 9.0 MWh | 25.6 mi |
| West Marinette | Peshtigo, WI | 30.6 GWh | 65.3 mi |
| West Marinette 34 | Peshtigo, WI | 43.6 GWh | 65.3 mi |
| White Rapids | Stephenson, MI | 29.8 GWh | 57.6 mi |