Lake Winds Energy Park
4400-5140 S Stiles Rd, Ludington, MI 49431Plant Summary Information
Lake Winds Energy Park is ranked #46 out of 272 power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Lake Winds Energy Park generated 71.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Lake Winds Energy Park |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Consumers Energy Co - (MI) |
| Location | Mason County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2012 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 251.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 947.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,303 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #689 out of 1,377 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #46 out of 272 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #17 out of 34 Michigan Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Consumers Energy Co (2013 to 2022) Consumers Energy Co - (MI) (2023 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Lake Winds Energy Park
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Lake Winds Energy Park Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Lake Winds Energy Park (57984) |
| Plant Address | 4400-5140 S Stiles Rd, Ludington, MI 49431 |
| Utility | Consumers Energy Co - (MI) (4254) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.87194, -86.33472 |
| Generation Dates on File | Nov 2012 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 251.4 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 | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Consumers Energy Co (4254) MI |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator LWEP Details Operating November 2012
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 100.8 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 100.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 100.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 56 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 56 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V100-1.8 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.7 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 311 |
Lake Winds Energy Park Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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