Ida Grove Wind
2552 Keystone Ave, Ida Grove, IA 51455Plant Summary Information
Ida Grove Wind is ranked #15 out of 283 power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Ida Grove Wind generated 319.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Ida Grove Wind |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | MidAmerican Energy Co |
| Location | Ida County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2016 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.1 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 4.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #713 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #52 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #15 out of 283 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #7 out of 123 Iowa Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Ida Grove Wind
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Ida Grove Wind
Ida Grove Wind Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Ida Grove Wind (60342) |
| Plant Address | 2552 Keystone Ave, Ida Grove, IA 51455 |
| Utility | MidAmerican Energy Co (12341) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.35572, -95.42038 |
| Generation Dates on File | Sep 2016 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2016 |
| Annual Generation | 1.1 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 |
Generator IGWF4 Details Operating November 2016
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MEC.IDAGROVE |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MEC.IDAGROVE |
| Nameplate Capacity | 27.6 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 27.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 27.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2016 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 12 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 12 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 2.3-116 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Generator IGWF2 Details Operating December 2016
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MEC.IDAGROVE |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MEC.IDAGROVE |
| Nameplate Capacity | 119.6 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 119.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 119.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 54 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 54 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 2.3-116 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Generator IGWF3 Details Operating December 2016
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MEC.IDAGROVE |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MEC.IDAGROVE |
| Nameplate Capacity | 92.8 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 92.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 92.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2016 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 41 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 41 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 2.3-116 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Generator IGWF Details Operating September 2016
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MEC.IDAGROVE |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MEC.IDAGROVE |
| Nameplate Capacity | 61.1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 60 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 60 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2016 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 134 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 134 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 2.3-116 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Ida Grove Wind Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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