Lake Benton II
150 Evans Street, Ruthton, MN 56170Plant Summary Information
Lake Benton II is ranked #24 out of 756 power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Lake Benton II generated 118.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Lake Benton II |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota |
| Location | Pipestone County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1999 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 437.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,446 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #416 out of 1,355 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #24 out of 756 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #11 out of 124 Minnesota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Lake Benton Power Part II LLC (2013 to 2018) Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (2019 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Lake Benton II
Lake Benton II Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Lake Benton II (55265) |
| Plant Address | 150 Evans Street, Ruthton, MN 56170 |
| Utility | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.12937, -96.11697 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1999 |
| Annual Generation | 437.9 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 | 99-9-000 |
| 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 | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator EXIS Details Operating June 1999
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 100.2 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 98.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 98.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1999 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 137 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 137 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Zond |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | Z-50 |
| Design Wind Speed | 18.4 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 168 |
Lake Benton II Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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|---|---|---|---|
| Boeve Windfarm LLC | Woodstock, MN | 5.3 GWh | 5.6 mi |
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| Hadley Ridge LLC | Lake Benton, MN | 4.8 GWh | 8.8 mi |
| Hope Creek LLC | Lake Benton, MN | 4.8 GWh | 8.5 mi |
| K-Brink Windfarm LLC | Woodstock, MN | 3.3 GWh | 7.6 mi |
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| Rock Aetna Power Partners | Woodstock, MN | 82.3 GWh | 8 mi |
| Ruthton Ridge LLC | Lake Benton, MN | 4.8 GWh | 7.5 mi |
| Shane's Wind Machine | Ruthton, MN | 6.8 GWh | 1.8 mi |
| Soliloquoy Ridge LLC | Lake Benton, MN | 4.8 GWh | 9.4 mi |
| Spartan Hills LLC | Lake Benton, MN | 4.8 GWh | 9.5 mi |
| Stoneray Power Partners, LLC | Woodstock, MN | 373.3 GWh | 1.8 mi |
| Windcurrent Farms LLC | Woodstock, MN | 5.1 GWh | 7.5 mi |
| Winters Spawn LLC | Lake Benton, MN | 4.8 GWh | 6.8 mi |