Fairbanks Wind Park
6364 State St, Garden, MI 49835Plant Summary Information
Fairbanks Wind Park is ranked #25 out of 34 wind farms in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Fairbanks Wind Park generated 50.1 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2025 to March 2026.
| Plant Name | Fairbanks Wind Park |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | DTE Electric Company |
| Location | Delta County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2022 |
| Last Update | Mar 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 186.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 717.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,599 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #774 out of 1,358 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #62 out of 258 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #25 out of 34 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
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption 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 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 186.6 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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| #770 | Cotton Plains Wind Farm | Floydada, TX | 188.3 GWh |
| #771 | Shooting Star | Mullinville, KS | 187.2 GWh |
| #772 | Beebe 1A | Ithaca, MI | 187.0 GWh |
| #773 | Mountain View IV | North Palm Springs, CA | 186.8 GWh |
| #775 | Mountain Wind Power II LLC | Fort Bridger, WY | 186.4 GWh |
| #776 | Granite Reliable Power | Dummer, NH | 185.2 GWh |
| #777 | Milford Wind Corridor Stage II LLC | Milford, UT | 184.5 GWh |
| #778 | Locust Ridge II LLC | Shenandoah, PA | 184.1 GWh |
| #779 | Allegheny Ridge Wind Farm | Portage, PA | 183.9 GWh |
| #780 | Summit Winds | Livermore, CA | 182.6 GWh |
| #781 | Golden Spread Panhandle Wnd Rch | Wilderado, TX | 181.7 GWh |
| #782 | Forest Creek Wind Farm LLC | Big Springs, TX | 180.9 GWh |
| #783 | FPL Energy Oliver Wind II LLC | Center, ND | 180.9 GWh |
| #784 | Casa Mesa Wind Energy Center Hybrid | House, NM | 179.9 GWh |
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| West Marinette | Peshtigo, WI | 30.6 GWh | 65.3 mi |
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| White Rapids | Stephenson, MI | 29.8 GWh | 57.6 mi |