Hancock County Wind Energy Center
1824 200th Street, Garner, IA 50438Plant Summary Information
Hancock County Wind Energy Center is ranked #60 out of 123 wind farms in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Hancock County Wind Energy Center generated 45.2 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2025 to October 2025.
| Plant Name | Hancock County Wind Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | FPL Energy Hancock County Wind, LLC |
| Location | Hancock County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2002 |
| Last Update | Oct 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 247.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 945.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,229 out of 12,553 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #674 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #76 out of 279 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #60 out of 123 Iowa Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Hancock County Wind Energy Center
Hancock County Wind Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Hancock County Wind Energy Center (56010) |
| Plant Address | 1824 200th Street, Garner, IA 50438 |
| Utility | FPL Energy Hancock County Wind, LLC (6850) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.05276, -93.62996 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2003 to Oct 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 247.4 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 | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Interstate Power and Light Co (9417) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator V-47 Details Operating December 2002
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 98 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 98 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 98 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 148 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 148 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V47-660 |
| Design Wind Speed | 22.4 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 1 - High Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 213.3 |
Hancock County Wind Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
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| #666 | Rockland Wind Farm | American Falls, ID | 250.6 GWh |
| #667 | Blackstone Wind Farm LLC | Ransom, IL | 250.1 GWh |
| #668 | Sigel Wind Park | Harbor Beach, MI | 250.1 GWh |
| #669 | Brookfield | Pigeon, MI | 249.6 GWh |
| #670 | Wheatridge 1 | Lexington, OR | 249.5 GWh |
| #671 | Cassadaga Wind Farm | Cherry Creek, NY | 249.0 GWh |
| #672 | Rising Tree Wind Farm | Mojave, CA | 249.0 GWh |
| #673 | Sandy Ridge Wind 2, LLC | Tyrone, PA | 248.2 GWh |
| #675 | Golden Hills Wind | Livermore, CA | 247.4 GWh |
| #676 | Red Barn Energy | Montfort, WI | 247.3 GWh |
| #677 | Beech Ridge Energy LLC | Rupert, WV | 247.0 GWh |
| #678 | Farmers City Wind LLC | Tarkio, MO | 246.4 GWh |
| #679 | Klondike Windpower II | Wasco, OR | 245.8 GWh |
| #680 | San Juan Mesa Wind Project LLC | Elida, NM | 245.1 GWh |
| #681 | Sky River Wind Energy Center | Tehachapi, CA | 245.0 GWh |
| #682 | Rolling Hills | Glenrock, WY | 244.8 GWh |
| #683 | Lake Benton I | Lake Benton, MN | 243.8 GWh |
| #684 | Lost Lakes Wind Farm LLC | Lake Park, IA | 243.7 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Hancock County Wind Energy Center.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro Gordo Wind Farm | Union, IA | 163.3 GWh | 8.9 mi |
| Crystal Lake 3 LLC | Britt, IA | 233.1 GWh | 22.4 mi |
| Emery Station | Clear Lake, IA | 2.2 TWh | 17.3 mi |
| Forest City Light Plant | Forest City, IA | 225.0 MWh | 14.5 mi |
| Forest City Solar | Forest City, IA | 5.1 GWh | 15.4 mi |
| FPL Energy Crystal Lake Wind II LLC | Britt, IA | 709.6 GWh | 17.5 mi |
| FPL Energy Crystal Lake Wind LLC | Britt, IA | 572.8 GWh | 15 mi |
| Hawkeye Power Partners LLC | Garner, IA | 176.1 GWh | 7.7 mi |
| Iowa Distributed Wind Generation Project | Algona, IA | 4.6 GWh | 25.8 mi |
| Kossuth | Lu Verne, IA | 523.9 GWh | 25.5 mi |
| Kossuth County Wind | Lu Verne, IA | 275.7 GWh | 25.8 mi |
| Lake Mills | Lake Mills, IA | 38.0 MWh | 25.7 mi |
| Lake Mills Gas Recovery | Lake Mills, IA | 24.8 GWh | 23.3 mi |
| Lime Creek | Mason City, IA | 115.0 MWh | 25.3 mi |
| Old Gold Energy Center, LLC | Joice, IA | 78.4 GWh | 25.2 mi |
| POET Biorefining-Hanlontown, LLC | Hanlontown, IA | 12.2 GWh | 20.4 mi |
| Roeder Family Wind Farm LLC | Manly, IA | 5.1 GWh | 24.3 mi |
| Top of Iowa Windfarm III | Kensett, IA | 43.8 GWh | 26.3 mi |
| Whispering Willow North | Latimer, IA | 722.4 GWh | 22 mi |
| Winnebago Wind Power Project | Forest City, IA | 59.3 GWh | 19.4 mi |