Lincoln Heights I
1192 160th Street, Lake Benton, MN 56149Plant Summary Information
Lincoln Heights I is ranked #59 out of 124 wind farms in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Lincoln Heights I generated 2.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Lincoln Heights I |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | ALLETE Clean Energy |
| Location | Lincoln County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2006 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 8.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 31.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,835 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,168 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #177 out of 781 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #59 out of 124 Minnesota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Lincoln Heights I
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Lincoln Heights I Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Lincoln Heights I (63432) |
| Plant Address | 1192 160th Street, Lake Benton, MN 56149 |
| Utility | ALLETE Clean Energy (59496) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.28778, -96.43333 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2019 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2006 |
| Annual Generation | 8.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 07-236-003, 07-237-003, 07-240-003, 07-239-004 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 05-42-000, 05-40-000 , 05-43-000, 05-44-000 |
| 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 / 35.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 32002 Details Operating May 2006
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.2 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 5.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2006 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 4 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 4 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Suzlon |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | S64-1250 |
| Design Wind Speed | 18.2 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 244.4 |
Lincoln Heights I Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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