Laurel Wind Farm
1805 E Anson St, Laurel, IA 50158Plant Summary Information
Laurel Wind Farm is ranked #41 out of 123 wind farms in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Laurel Wind Farm generated 129.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Laurel Wind Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | MidAmerican Energy Co |
| Location | Marshall County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2011 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 463.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,423 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #400 out of 1,362 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #53 out of 279 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #41 out of 123 Iowa Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Laurel Wind Farm
Laurel Wind Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Laurel Wind Farm (57500) |
| Plant Address | 1805 E Anson St, Laurel, IA 50158 |
| Utility | MidAmerican Energy Co (12341) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.88333, -92.93333 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2011 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2011 |
| Annual Generation | 463.1 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 | ITC Midwest LLC (56161) |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator LWF Details Operating December 2011
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MEC.LAUREL_1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MEC.LAUREL_1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 123.4 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 119.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 119.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 52 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 52 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | SWT-2.3-101 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Laurel Wind Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Laurel Wind Farm.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant SBD 9107 JBS USA | Marshalltown, IA | 61.7 MWh | 12.1 mi |
| Brooklyn | Brooklyn, IA | 18.0 MWh | 27.2 mi |
| Brooklyn City North Plant | Brooklyn, IA | 14.0 MWh | 27.3 mi |
| FPL Energy Story Wind LLC | Zearing, IA | 525.2 GWh | 23.2 mi |
| Grinnell College | Grinnell, IA | 1.6 GWh | 13.9 mi |
| Ivester Wind Farm | Wellsburg, IA | 329.4 GWh | 31.1 mi |
| Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | 79.0 GWh | 12 mi |
| Marshalltown Generating Station | Marshalltown, IA | 3.4 TWh | 11.5 mi |
| Metro Methane Recovery Facility | Mitchellville, IA | 80.3 GWh | 29.3 mi |
| Michelangelo Wind 3 LLC | Huxley, IA | 8.6 GWh | 31.3 mi |
| Montezuma | Montezuma, IA | 119.0 MWh | 29.5 mi |
| North English | Montezuma, IA | 1.3 TWh | 27.9 mi |
| Optimum Wind 3 LLC | Nevada, IA | 10.4 GWh | 31.3 mi |
| Optimum Wind 4 LLC | Nevada, IA | 10.5 GWh | 31.3 mi |
| Optimum Wind 5 LLC | Nevada, IA | 9.0 GWh | 31.4 mi |
| Optimum Wind 6 LLC | Nevada, IA | 8.7 GWh | 31.5 mi |
| Optimum Wind 7 LLC | Nevada, IA | 11.0 GWh | 27.4 mi |
| State Center | State Center, IA | 75.0 MWh | 15 mi |
| Venus Wind 3 LLC | Grinnell, IA | 10.3 GWh | 16.6 mi |
| Vienna Wind Farm | Marshalltown, IA | 397.6 GWh | 20.7 mi |