Meadow Ridge
2325 180th St., Greenfield, IA 50849Plant Summary Information
Meadow Ridge is ranked #121 out of 123 wind farms in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Meadow Ridge generated 1.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Meadow Ridge |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Meadow Ridge Wind Energy, LLC |
| Location | Adair County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2012 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 2.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 9.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #10,490 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,328 out of 1,369 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #182 out of 283 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #121 out of 123 Iowa Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Meadow Ridge
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Meadow Ridge Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Meadow Ridge (58459) |
| Plant Address | 2325 180th St., Greenfield, IA 50849 |
| Utility | Meadow Ridge Wind Energy, LLC (58447) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.39, -94.44583 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2013 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 2.3 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 | QF12-334-000 |
| 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 | Farmers Electric Coop, Inc - (IA) (6112) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating July 2012
| 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 |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2012 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 1 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.62-82.5 |
| Design Wind Speed | 17 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.5 |
Meadow Ridge Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Meadow Ridge.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adair Wind Farm | Adair, IA | 551.2 GWh | 11.6 mi |
| Anita | Anita, IA | 77.4 MWh | 17 mi |
| Arbor Hill Solar | Greenfield, IA | 45.6 GWh | 10.9 mi |
| Arbor Hill Wind Farm | Greenfield, IA | 1.1 TWh | 9.6 mi |
| Bulldog | Orient, IA | 4.3 GWh | 11.3 mi |
| Cumberland Rose | Orient, IA | 4.0 GWh | 11.3 mi |
| Downtown Generation Plant | Greenfield, IA | 15.0 MWh | 6 mi |
| Eclipse Wind Farm | Adair, IA | 825.0 GWh | 16.8 mi |
| Fontanelle | Fontanelle, IA | 4.9 GWh | 7.3 mi |
| Gilliam South | Stuart, IA | 4.0 MWh | 9.6 mi |
| Green Energy Machine | Anita, IA | 6.0 GWh | 16 mi |
| Greenfield Wind | Greenfield, IA | 4.4 GWh | 7.2 mi |
| Morning Light Wind Farm | Adair, IA | 406.8 GWh | 8 mi |
| North Generation Plant | Greenfield, IA | 11.0 MWh | 5.1 mi |
| Orient Wind Farm | Orient, IA | 1.8 TWh | 13 mi |
| Roseman | Anita, IA | 6.8 GWh | 16 mi |
| Sky Volt | Greenfield, IA | 4.5 GWh | 7.2 mi |
| Southern Hills Wind Farm | Creston, IA | 812.8 GWh | 19.3 mi |
| Wind GEM | Stuart, IA | 4.9 GWh | 7.8 mi |
| Wolverine | Greenfield, IA | 4.8 GWh | 0.2 mi |