Ford County Wind Farm LLC
North 600E Road, Ford County, IL 61733Plant Summary Information
Ford County Wind Farm LLC is ranked #28 out of 58 wind farms in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Ford County Wind Farm LLC generated 147.0 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.
| Plant Name | Ford County Wind Farm LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Ford Ridge |
| Location | Ford County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2022 |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 460.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,452 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #405 out of 1,376 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #53 out of 373 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #28 out of 58 Illinois Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Ford County Wind Farm LLC
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Ford County Wind Farm LLC
Ford County Wind Farm LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Ford County Wind Farm LLC (65350) |
| Plant Address | North 600E Road, Ford County, IL 61733 |
| Utility | Ford Ridge (64683) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.55629, -88.34949 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2022 to Feb 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 460.5 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 | SERC |
| 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 | Ameren Illinois Company (56697) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator FORDC Details Operating March 2022
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 121.3 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 121.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 121.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2022 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 43 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 43 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 2.82-127 |
| Design Wind Speed | 18.1 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 1 - High Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 292 |
Ford County Wind Farm LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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|---|---|---|---|
| #395 | Sweetwater Wind 3 LLC | Sweetwater, TX | 470.0 GWh |
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| #397 | Marble River Wind Farm | Churubusco, NY | 469.1 GWh |
| #398 | Wellsburg Wind Project | Wellsburg, IA | 468.7 GWh |
| #399 | Walleye Wind | Beaver Creek, MN | 467.5 GWh |
| #400 | Heartland Farms | Middleton, MI | 464.2 GWh |
| #401 | Ensign Wind LLC | Montezuma, KS | 464.2 GWh |
| #402 | Laurel Wind Farm | Laurel, IA | 463.1 GWh |
| #403 | Bobcat Bluff Wind Project LLC | Archer, TX | 462.3 GWh |
| #404 | Gunsight Mountain Wind Energy LLC | Big Spring, TX | 460.7 GWh |
| #406 | Pioneer Trail Wind Farm, LLC | Paxton, IL | 458.8 GWh |
| #407 | Wildcat Creek Wind Farm LLC | Gainesville, TX | 457.9 GWh |
| #408 | Polaris Wind Park | North Star Township, MI | 454.6 GWh |
| #409 | Prairie Rose Wind Farm | Hardwick, MN | 453.1 GWh |
| #410 | Briscoe Wind Farm | Silverton, TX | 451.1 GWh |
| #411 | Ponderosa Wind II | Balko, OK | 450.4 GWh |
| #412 | Voyager Wind II | Mojave, CA | 450.1 GWh |
| #413 | Peyton Creek Wind Farm II | Bay City, TX | 449.8 GWh |
| #414 | Prairie Queen Wind Farm | Moran, KS | 449.4 GWh |
| #415 | Otter Creek Wind Farm LLC | Ransom, IL | 447.7 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Ford County Wind Farm LLC.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blooming Grove Wind Energy Center | Chenoa, IL | 861.1 GWh | 7.6 mi |
| Bright Stalk Wind Farm I | Chenoa, IL | 719.5 GWh | 21 mi |
| CED Champaign Solar LLC | Champaign, IL | 2.8 GWh | 29 mi |
| Farmer City | Farmer City, IL | 50.0 MWh | 26.3 mi |
| Gibson City Energy Center LLC | Gibson City, IL | 109.3 GWh | 6.5 mi |
| High Trail Wind Farm LLC | Ellsworth, IL | 508.4 GWh | 24.2 mi |
| Hoopeston Wind LLC | Rossville, IL | 371.3 GWh | 30.9 mi |
| Kelly Creek Wind Project | Cabery, IL | 617.9 GWh | 29.5 mi |
| Livingston Generating Facility | Pontiac, IL | 63.5 GWh | 30.4 mi |
| Moraine CSG | Downs, IL | 4.5 GWh | 28.7 mi |
| Old Trail Wind Farm | Ellsworth, IL | 558.3 GWh | 24.2 mi |
| Pioneer Trail Wind Farm, LLC | Paxton, IL | 458.8 GWh | 18.4 mi |
| Pontiac | Pontiac, IL | 4.2 GWh | 28.9 mi |
| Pontiac 1A | Pontiac, IL | 1.3 GWh | 28.7 mi |
| Prosperity Wind | Deland, IL | 833.2 GWh | 28.4 mi |
| Rantoul | Rantoul, IL | 250.0 MWh | 19.6 mi |
| Rantoul Solar | Rantoul, IL | 3.1 GWh | 21.8 mi |
| Sapphire Sky Wind Energy LLC | Farmer City, IL | 933.6 GWh | 21.9 mi |
| Streator Cayuga Ridge South | Odell, IL | 664.7 GWh | 31.3 mi |
| Walldog | Pontiac, IL | 210.0 MWh | 29.1 mi |