Highland Wind Project (IA)

620 Industrial Park Rd, Primghar, IA 51245

Plant Summary Information

Highland Wind Project (IA) is ranked #16 out of 1,374 wind farms nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Highland Wind Project (IA) generated 367.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Highland Wind Project (IA)
Utility Name	MidAmerican Energy Co
Location	O'Brien County, IA
Initial Operation Date	June 2015
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	1.6 TWh
Annual Consumption	5.8 M MMBtu
Ranked #595 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #16 out of 1,374 Wind Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #11 out of 281 Iowa Power Plants
Ranked #3 out of 125 Iowa Wind Power Plants
Fuel Types	Wind

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Highland Wind Project (IA) Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Highland Wind Project (IA) (58883)
Plant Address	620 Industrial Park Rd, Primghar, IA 51245
Utility	MidAmerican Energy Co (12341)
Latitude, Longitude	43.08028, -95.65611
Generation Dates on File	Jun 2015 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	June 2015
Annual Generation	1.6 TWh
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	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	MidAmerican Energy Co (12341) IA
Grid Voltage	345.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Generator HLWF5 Details Operating October 2015

Technology	Onshore Wind Turbine
Prime Mover	Wind Turbine, Onshore
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	115 MW
Summer Capacity	115 MW
Winter Capacity	115 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 2015
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Wind
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys	49
Multiple Fuels	No

Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines	49
Predominant Turbine Manufacturer	Siemens
Predominant Turbine Model Number	SWT-2.3-108
Design Wind Speed	16.8 MPH
Wind Quality Class	3 - Low Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet	262.4

Generator HLWF6 Details Operating November 2015

Technology	Onshore Wind Turbine
Prime Mover	Wind Turbine, Onshore
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	86.8 MW
Summer Capacity	85.8 MW
Winter Capacity	85.8 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 2015
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Wind
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys	40
Multiple Fuels	No

Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines	40
Predominant Turbine Manufacturer	Siemens
Predominant Turbine Model Number	SWT-2.3-108
Design Wind Speed	16.8 MPH
Wind Quality Class	3 - Low Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet	262.4

Generator HLWF7 Details Operating December 2015

Technology	Onshore Wind Turbine
Prime Mover	Wind Turbine, Onshore
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	4.7 MW
Summer Capacity	4.7 MW
Winter Capacity	4.7 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 2015
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Wind
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys	7
Multiple Fuels	No

Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines	7
Predominant Turbine Manufacturer	Siemens
Predominant Turbine Model Number	SWT-2.3-108
Design Wind Speed	16.8 MPH
Wind Quality Class	3 - Low Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet	262.4

Generator HLWF Details Operating June 2015

Technology	Onshore Wind Turbine
Prime Mover	Wind Turbine, Onshore
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	MEC.HIGHLAND1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	MEC.HIGHLAND1
Nameplate Capacity	16.4 MW
Summer Capacity	16.4 MW
Winter Capacity	16.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 2015
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Wind
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys	214
Multiple Fuels	No

Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines	214
Predominant Turbine Manufacturer	Siemens
Predominant Turbine Model Number	SWT-2.3-108
Design Wind Speed	16.8 MPH
Wind Quality Class	3 - Low Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet	262.4

Generator HLWF2 Details Operating July 2015

Technology	Onshore Wind Turbine
Prime Mover	Wind Turbine, Onshore
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	MEC.HIGHLAND2
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	MEC.HIGHLAND2
Nameplate Capacity	100.8 MW
Summer Capacity	100 MW
Winter Capacity	100 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 2015
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Wind
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys	40
Multiple Fuels	No

Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines	40
Predominant Turbine Manufacturer	Siemens
Predominant Turbine Model Number	SWT-2.3-108
Design Wind Speed	16.8 MPH
Wind Quality Class	3 - Low Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet	262.4

Generator HLWF3 Details Operating August 2015

Technology	Onshore Wind Turbine
Prime Mover	Wind Turbine, Onshore
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	MEC.HIGHLAND3
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	MEC.HIGHLAND3
Nameplate Capacity	89.1 MW
Summer Capacity	89.1 MW
Winter Capacity	89.1 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 2015
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Wind
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys	38
Multiple Fuels	No

Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines	38
Predominant Turbine Manufacturer	Siemens
Predominant Turbine Model Number	SWT-2.3-108
Design Wind Speed	16.8 MPH
Wind Quality Class	3 - Low Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet	262.4

Generator HLWF4 Details Operating September 2015

Technology	Onshore Wind Turbine
Prime Mover	Wind Turbine, Onshore
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	89.2 MW
Summer Capacity	89 MW
Winter Capacity	89 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 2015
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Wind
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys	38
Multiple Fuels	No

Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines	38
Predominant Turbine Manufacturer	Siemens
Predominant Turbine Model Number	SWT-2.3-108
Design Wind Speed	16.8 MPH
Wind Quality Class	3 - Low Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet	262.4

Highland Wind Project (IA) Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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