Fairmont Wind
589 Hwy 15, Fairmont, MN 56031Plant Summary Information
Fairmont Wind is ranked #53 out of 123 wind farms in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Fairmont Wind generated 3.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Fairmont Wind |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Southern Minnesota Mun P Agny |
| Location | Martin County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2003 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 14.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 53.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,645 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,121 out of 1,358 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #122 out of 749 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #53 out of 123 Minnesota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Fairmont Wind
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Fairmont Wind Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Fairmont Wind (56415) |
| Plant Address | 589 Hwy 15, Fairmont, MN 56031 |
| Utility | Southern Minnesota Mun P Agny (40580) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.575, -94.44667 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2006 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2003 |
| Annual Generation | 14.6 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 | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Fairmont Public Utilities Comm (6151) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator WND1 Details Operating March 2003
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTW.FAIRMONT1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTW.FAIRMONT1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 1 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | NEG-Micon |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | NM54/950 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 237 |
Generator WND2 Details Operating March 2003
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTW.FAIRMONT1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTW.FAIRMONT1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 1 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | NEG-Micon |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | NM54/950 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 237 |
Generator WND3 Details Operating December 2004
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTW.FAIRMONT1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTW.FAIRMONT1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.7 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 1.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 1 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V82-1.65 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19.1 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 237 |
Generator WND4 Details Operating January 2005
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTW.FAIRMONT1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTW.FAIRMONT1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.7 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 1.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 2005 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 1 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V82-1.65 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19.1 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 237 |
Fairmont Wind Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Fairmont Wind.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Bancroft | Bancroft, IA | 96.0 MWh | 22.7 mi |
| Big Blue | Blue Earth, MN | 70.0 GWh | 13 mi |
| Blue Breezes II LLC | Blue Earth, MN | 2.4 GWh | 15.6 mi |
| Blue Breezes LLC | Blue Earth, MN | 2.4 GWh | 15.7 mi |
| Blue Earth | Blue Earth, MN | 96.0 MWh | 17.8 mi |
| Elm Creek Wind II LLC | Trimont, MN | 205.4 GWh | 23 mi |
| Elm Creek Wind LLC | Trimont, MN | 176.1 GWh | 28 mi |
| Estherville | Estherville, IA | 199.0 MWh | 23.2 mi |
| Fairmont (MN) | Fairmont, MN | 6.1 GWh | 5.8 mi |
| Golden Plains | Buffalo Center, IA | 750.4 GWh | 23.8 mi |
| Graettinger | Graettinger, IA | 59.0 MWh | 27.7 mi |
| Iowa Lakes Community College Wind Farm | Estherville, IA | 677.0 MWh | 22.7 mi |
| Iowa Lakes Superior Wind Farm | Superior, IA | 36.0 GWh | 28.2 mi |
| Lakefield Junction | Trimont, MN | 63.9 GWh | 25 mi |
| Lakota Wind Wind Farm | Lakota, IA | 34.7 GWh | 20 mi |
| Ledyard Windpower, LLC | Lakota, IA | 609.1 GWh | 19.8 mi |
| OREG 3 Inc | Trimont, MN | 43.7 GWh | 19.9 mi |
| Palo Alto Wind Farm | Emmetsburg, IA | 1.4 TWh | 26 mi |
| Trimont Area Wind Farm | Trimont, MN | 378.9 GWh | 25.2 mi |
| Truman | Truman, MN | 39.0 MWh | 17.5 mi |