Galactic Wind
7228 KickabooRoad, Waunakee, WI 53597Plant Summary Information
Galactic Wind is ranked #10 out of 13 wind farms in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Galactic Wind generated 6.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Galactic Wind |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Galactic Wind |
| Location | Dane County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2012 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 21.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 78.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,363 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,107 out of 1,377 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #105 out of 261 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #10 out of 13 Wisconsin Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Galactic Wind Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Galactic Wind (62161) |
| Plant Address | 7228 KickabooRoad, Waunakee, WI 53597 |
| Utility | Galactic Wind (61667) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.10161, -89.33186 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2018 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 21.2 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 | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services (519) |
| Sector | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Madison Gas & Electric Co (11479) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GWT Details Operating December 2012
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 9.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2012 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 6 |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 6 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V82-1.65 |
| Design Wind Speed | 14.3 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 4 - Very Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262 |
Galactic Wind Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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