Greenback Energy
1148 15th Ave, Pipestone, MN 56164Plant Summary Information
Greenback Energy is ranked #76 out of 124 wind farms in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Greenback Energy generated 1.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Greenback Energy |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Greenback Energy, LLC (Longroad) |
| Location | Pipestone County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 4.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 18.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,956 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,225 out of 1,355 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #277 out of 756 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #76 out of 124 Minnesota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
Greenback Energy LLC (2013 to 2019) Longroad Energy Services LLC (2020 to 2022) Greenback Energy, LLC (Longroad) (2023 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Greenback Energy
Greenback Energy Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Greenback Energy (56413) |
| Plant Address | 1148 15th Ave, Pipestone, MN 56164 |
| Utility | Greenback Energy, LLC (Longroad) (65907) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.0208, -96.4331 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2005 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2004 |
| Annual Generation | 4.9 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 05-13-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 2004
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.7 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 1.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| 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 | 15.7 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 240 |
Greenback Energy Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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