Independence Wind Farm
2499 120th Ave, Manchester, IA 52057Plant Summary Information
Independence Wind Farm is ranked #63 out of 125 wind farms in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Independence Wind Farm generated 61.8 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.
| Plant Name | Independence Wind Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Independence Wind Energy LLC |
| Location | Delaware County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2021 |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 206.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 776.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,455 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #737 out of 1,376 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #81 out of 281 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #63 out of 125 Iowa Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Independence Wind Farm
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Independence Wind Farm
Independence Wind Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Independence Wind Farm (64183) |
| Plant Address | 2499 120th Ave, Manchester, IA 52057 |
| Utility | Independence Wind Energy LLC (63802) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.4316, -91.56864 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2021 to Feb 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2021 |
| Annual Generation | 206.7 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 | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Central Iowa Power Cooperative (3258) |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator IWE Details Operating December 2021
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 55.4 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 54 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 54 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2021 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 19 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 19 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 2.82-127 |
| Design Wind Speed | 17 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 89 |
Independence Wind Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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