Lake Benton I
1740 US Highway 14 West, Lake Benton, MN 56149Plant Summary Information
Lake Benton I is ranked #42 out of 784 power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Lake Benton I generated 72.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Lake Benton I |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | ALLETE Clean Energy |
| Location | Lincoln County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1998 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 234.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 872.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,393 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #717 out of 1,377 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #42 out of 784 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #25 out of 124 Minnesota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
AES Wind Generation Inc (2013 to 2013) Allete Clean Energy (2014 to 2025) |
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Lake Benton I Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Lake Benton I (55208) |
| Plant Address | 1740 US Highway 14 West, Lake Benton, MN 56149 |
| Utility | ALLETE Clean Energy (59496) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.2917, -96.375 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1998 |
| Annual Generation | 234.7 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 97-86-000 |
| 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 | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator EXIS Details Operating February 1998
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 107.2 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 103.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 103.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1998 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 139 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 139 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Zond |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | Z-48 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.5 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 1 - High Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 175 |
Lake Benton I Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| Lincoln Heights II | Lake Benton, MN | 4.9 GWh | 2.7 mi |
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| Spartan Hills LLC | Lake Benton, MN | 4.8 GWh | 7.8 mi |
| Sun River LLC | Hendricks, MN | 3.7 GWh | 9.9 mi |
| Tsar Nicholas LLC | Hendricks, MN | 3.7 GWh | 9.3 mi |
| Twin Lake Hills LLC | Lake Benton, MN | 4.8 GWh | 6.6 mi |