Luther College Wind Project
2555 U.S. Highway 52, Decorah, IA 52101Plant Summary Information
Luther College Wind Project is ranked #122 out of 123 wind farms in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Luther College Wind Project generated 304.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Luther College Wind Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Luther College Wind Energy Project LLC |
| Location | Winneshiek County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2011 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 7.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,156 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,339 out of 1,377 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #190 out of 284 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #122 out of 123 Iowa Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Luther College Wind Project
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Luther College Wind Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Luther College Wind Project (58407) |
| Plant Address | 2555 U.S. Highway 52, Decorah, IA 52101 |
| Utility | Luther College Wind Energy Project LLC (58389) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.32694, -91.81083 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2013 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2011 |
| Annual Generation | 1.9 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 | QF11-509-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| 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 | Interstate Power and Light Co (9417) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator WTG01 Details Operating October 2011
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2011 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 1 |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.6 XLE |
| Design Wind Speed | 16 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Luther College Wind Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant SBD 9201 Norplex | Postville, IA | 31.4 MWh | 20.8 mi |
| Alliant SBD 9206 Donaldson | Cresco, IA | 6.9 MWh | 16.5 mi |
| Bluff Prairie (Vernon) | De Soto, WI | 2.8 GWh | 35.1 mi |
| Chickasaw Wind Farm | New Hampton, IA | 645.0 GWh | 28.9 mi |
| Crane Creek Wind Energy Center | Riceville, IA | 284.0 GWh | 33.7 mi |
| Douglas (IA) | Riceville, IA | 804.0 MWh | 39.4 mi |
| DPC Madison | Ridgeway, IA | 2.8 GWh | 7.4 mi |
| Fillmore County Solar Project | Spring Valley, MN | 81.0 GWh | 31.5 mi |
| Fountain | Fountain, MN | 6.2 GWh | 33.1 mi |
| Hawkeye Wind Farm | Sumner, IA | 170.6 GWh | 29 mi |
| Hazel | Lanesboro, MN | 6.1 GWh | 32.2 mi |
| Lanesboro | Lanesboro, MN | 140.0 MWh | 28.4 mi |
| McGregor | McGregor, IA | 11.0 MWh | 38.3 mi |
| New Hampton | New Hampton, IA | 920.0 MWh | 31.2 mi |
| Pioneer Prairie Wind Farm | McIntire, IA | 841.7 GWh | 41.7 mi |
| Preston (MN) | Preston, MN | 78.0 MWh | 27.1 mi |
| Rushford Village | Rushford Village, MN | 1.8 GWh | 33.2 mi |
| Saratoga Wind Farm | Lime Springs, IA | 255.3 GWh | 25.1 mi |
| Spring Valley | Spring Valley, MN | 227.4 MWh | 38.2 mi |
| Sumner | Sumner, IA | 55.0 MWh | 36.2 mi |