Macksburg Wind Project
310 E N St, Macksburg, IA 50155Plant Summary Information
Macksburg Wind Project is ranked #64 out of 123 wind farms in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Macksburg Wind Project generated 78.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Macksburg Wind Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | MidAmerican Energy Co |
| Location | Madison County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2014 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 248.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 925.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,273 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #693 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #79 out of 283 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #64 out of 123 Iowa Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Macksburg Wind Project
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Macksburg Wind Project
Macksburg Wind Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Macksburg Wind Project (58885) |
| Plant Address | 310 E N St, Macksburg, IA 50155 |
| Utility | MidAmerican Energy Co (12341) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.20917, -94.10361 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2014 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2014 |
| Annual Generation | 248.7 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 | MidAmerican Energy Co (12341) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator MBWF Details Operating December 2014
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MEC.MACKSBURG |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MEC.MACKSBURG |
| Nameplate Capacity | 119.6 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 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 51 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 51 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | SWT-2.3-108 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Macksburg Wind Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #685 | EcoGrove Wind LLC | Lena, IL | 251.1 GWh |
| #686 | Pontotoc Wind | Roff, OK | 250.9 GWh |
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| #688 | Mountain View I & II | North Palm Springs, CA | 250.4 GWh |
| #689 | Rising Tree Wind Farm | Mojave, CA | 250.4 GWh |
| #690 | Copenhagen Wind Farm | Copenhagen, NY | 250.2 GWh |
| #691 | Hancock County Wind Energy Center | Garner, IA | 249.8 GWh |
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| #694 | High Sheldon Wind Farm | Strykersville, NY | 248.0 GWh |
| #695 | Apple Blossom Wind Farm | Pigeon, MI | 247.6 GWh |
| #696 | Brookfield | Pigeon, MI | 247.2 GWh |
| #697 | San Roman Wind I, LLC | Los Fresnos, TX | 246.9 GWh |
| #698 | Keenan II Renewable Energy Co LLC | Woodward, OK | 246.6 GWh |
| #699 | Sigel Wind Park | Harbor Beach, MI | 246.1 GWh |
| #700 | Pheasant Run Wind LLC | Pigeon, MI | 245.8 GWh |
| #701 | Blue Canyon Windpower V LLC | Carnegie, OK | 244.7 GWh |
| #702 | Harvest Wind Project | Roosevelt, WA | 244.4 GWh |
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Macksburg Wind Project.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Hill Solar | Greenfield, IA | 45.1 GWh | 19.6 mi |
| Arbor Hill Wind Farm | Greenfield, IA | 1.1 TWh | 15.8 mi |
| Bulldog | Orient, IA | 4.3 GWh | 17.6 mi |
| Creston School Customer Hosted Solar | Creston, IA | 1.4 GWh | 16.9 mi |
| Creston Solar (50 MW) | Creston, IA | 96.4 GWh | 14.7 mi |
| Cumberland Rose | Orient, IA | 4.0 GWh | 17.3 mi |
| Downtown Generation Plant | Greenfield, IA | 15.0 MWh | 19.7 mi |
| Fontanelle | Fontanelle, IA | 4.9 GWh | 25.8 mi |
| Gilliam South | Stuart, IA | 4.0 MWh | 23 mi |
| Greenfield Wind | Greenfield, IA | 4.4 GWh | 20.6 mi |
| Meadow Ridge | Greenfield, IA | 2.3 GWh | 21.7 mi |
| North Generation Plant | Greenfield, IA | 11.0 MWh | 19.7 mi |
| Orient Wind Farm | Orient, IA | 1.8 TWh | 16.3 mi |
| Prescott Wind Farm | Prescott, IA | 162.0 GWh | 26.8 mi |
| Sky Volt | Greenfield, IA | 4.5 GWh | 20.6 mi |
| Southern Hills Wind Farm | Creston, IA | 808.2 GWh | 20.1 mi |
| Summit Lake | Creston, IA | 109.3 GWh | 14.3 mi |
| Wind GEM | Stuart, IA | 4.9 GWh | 21.8 mi |
| Winterset | Winterset, IA | 33.0 MWh | 10 mi |
| Wolverine | Greenfield, IA | 4.8 GWh | 21.8 mi |