Luverne Wind Energy Center
12310 20th St. NE, Luverne, ND 58056Plant Summary Information
Luverne Wind Energy Center is ranked #44 out of 59 power plants in North Dakota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Luverne Wind Energy Center generated 52.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Luverne Wind Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Otter Tail Power Co |
| Location | Steele County, ND |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2009 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 151.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 560.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,950 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #832 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #44 out of 59 North Dakota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #35 out of 42 North Dakota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Luverne Wind Energy Center
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Luverne Wind Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Luverne Wind Energy Center (57031) |
| Plant Address | 12310 20th St. NE, Luverne, ND 58056 |
| Utility | Otter Tail Power Co (14232) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 47.3272, -97.8975 |
| Generation Dates on File | Sep 2009 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2009 |
| Annual Generation | 151.4 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 | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | NA |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Otter Tail Power Co (14232) ND |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 2009
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | OTP.MPWR |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | OTP.MPWR |
| Nameplate Capacity | 49.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 49.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 49.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 33 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 33 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.5 XLE |
| Design Wind Speed | 16 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 260 |
Luverne Wind Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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| #822 | Jericho Rise Wind Farm LLC | Chateaugay, NY | 160.1 GWh |
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| #824 | Buffalo Gap Wind Farm | Merkel, TX | 158.7 GWh |
| #825 | Painted Hills Wind Park | Whitewater, CA | 158.0 GWh |
| #826 | Horse Butte Wind I, LLC | Iona, ID | 158.0 GWh |
| #827 | Willow Creek Energy Center | Lone, OR | 157.7 GWh |
| #828 | Centennial Wind Farm | Fort Supply, OK | 156.7 GWh |
| #829 | TPW Petersburg | Petersburg, NE | 155.3 GWh |
| #830 | Kit Carson Windpower | Burlington, CO | 154.8 GWh |
| #831 | Spring Canyon | Peetz, CO | 154.4 GWh |
| #833 | Hidalgo Wind Farm II | Edinburg, TX | 149.9 GWh |
| #834 | Panther Creek Wind Project | Pittsfield, IL | 149.8 GWh |
| #835 | Cameron Ridge LLC | Mojave, CA | 148.0 GWh |
| #836 | Rollins Wind Project | Winn Village, ME | 146.6 GWh |
| #837 | Stetson Wind I | Danforth, ME | 145.9 GWh |
| #838 | Stony Creek Wind Farm LLC | Berlin, PA | 144.2 GWh |
| #839 | Wolverine Creek | Idaho Falls, ID | 143.7 GWh |
| #840 | Latigo Wind Park | Monticello, UT | 143.3 GWh |
| #841 | Whitney Hill Wind Power LLC | Mt.Pulaski, IL | 143.1 GWh |
| #842 | Elkhorn Ridge Wind LLC | Bloomfield, NE | 142.1 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Luverne Wind Energy Center.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Crystal Sugar Crookston | Crookston, MN | 41.1 GWh | 66.3 mi |
| American Crystal Sugar East Grand Forks | East Grand Forks, MN | 42.6 GWh | 58.6 mi |
| American Crystal Sugar Hillsboro | Hillsboro, ND | 85.2 GWh | 39.8 mi |
| American Crystal Sugar Moorhead | Moorhead, MN | 37.8 GWh | 61 mi |
| Ashtabula Wind Energy Center | Luverne, ND | 88.6 GWh | 14 mi |
| Ashtabula Wind II LLC | Luverne, ND | 364.2 GWh | 2.9 mi |
| Ashtabula Wind III LLC | Luverne, ND | 119.9 GWh | 14 mi |
| Courtenay Wind Farm | Courtenay, ND | 128.3 GWh | 34.2 mi |
| FPL Energy Ashtabula Wind LLC | Luverne, ND | 583.0 GWh | 13.7 mi |
| Halstad | Halstad, MN | 34.0 MWh | 49.9 mi |
| Hillsboro | Hillsboro, ND | 17.0 MWh | 39.5 mi |
| Jamestown | Jamestown, ND | 1.2 GWh | 46.3 mi |
| Kindred School | Kindred, ND | 216.0 MWh | 62.8 mi |
| Moorhead Wind Turbine | Moorhead, MN | 809.0 MWh | 62.3 mi |
| Spiritwood Station | Spiritwood, ND | 212.8 GWh | 39.6 mi |
| USS Buckaroo Solar LLC CSG | Glydon, MN | 1.9 GWh | 69.9 mi |
| USS Horne North Solar LLC CSG | Felton, MN | 2.0 GWh | 69.8 mi |
| USS Horne South Solar LLC CSG | Felton, MN | 2.0 GWh | 69.3 mi |
| USS JJ Clay Solar LLC CSG | Felton, MN | 1.9 GWh | 68.8 mi |
| USS KVPV Solar LLC CSG | Fulton, MN | 1.9 GWh | 69.8 mi |