Kossuth
1615 150th St, Lu Verne, IA 50560Plant Summary Information
Kossuth is ranked #50 out of 284 power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Kossuth generated 78.1 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | Kossuth |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wisconsin Power & Light Co |
| Location | Kossuth County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2020 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 533.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,315 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #363 out of 1,377 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #50 out of 284 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #38 out of 123 Iowa Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Kossuth
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Kossuth Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Kossuth (62103) |
| Plant Address | 1615 150th St, Lu Verne, IA 50560 |
| Utility | Wisconsin Power & Light Co (20856) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.99468, -94.12873 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2020 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2020 |
| Annual Generation | 533.6 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 | 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 1 Details Operating October 2020
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ALTW.KOSSUTH |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ALTW.KOSSUTH |
| Nameplate Capacity | 152.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 152.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 152.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2020 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 56 |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 56 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 2.82-127 |
| Design Wind Speed | 17.7 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 285 |
Kossuth Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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