Merricourt Wind Energy Center
6510 88Th St. SE, Kulm, ND 58456Plant Summary Information
Merricourt Wind Energy Center is ranked #19 out of 59 power plants in North Dakota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Merricourt Wind Energy Center generated 143.6 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.
| Plant Name | Merricourt Wind Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Otter Tail Power Co |
| Location | McIntosh County, ND |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2020 |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 555.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,244 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #323 out of 1,376 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #19 out of 59 North Dakota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #11 out of 42 North Dakota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (2013 to 2015) Otter Tail Power Co (2016 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Merricourt Wind Energy Center
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Merricourt Wind Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Merricourt Wind Energy Center (57048) |
| Plant Address | 6510 88Th St. SE, Kulm, ND 58456 |
| Utility | Otter Tail Power Co (14232) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.1075, -99.0592 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2020 to Feb 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2020 |
| Annual Generation | 555.1 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 | Montana-Dakota Utilities Co (12199) ND |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 2020
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MDU.MERICOURT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MDU.MERICOURT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 150 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 150 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 150 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2020 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 75 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 75 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V110-2.0 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19.7 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 260 |
Merricourt Wind Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Merricourt Wind Energy Center.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen CT | Aberdeen, SD | 29.7 GWh | 54.2 mi |
| Ashtabula Wind Energy Center | Luverne, ND | 116.1 GWh | 89.3 mi |
| Ashtabula Wind II LLC | Luverne, ND | 328.1 GWh | 97.8 mi |
| Ashtabula Wind III LLC | Luverne, ND | 142.6 GWh | 89.4 mi |
| Badger Wind, LLC | Northwest McIntosh, ND | 134.4 GWh | 26.9 mi |
| Campbell County Wind Farm | Pollock, SD | 286.1 GWh | 63.3 mi |
| Courtenay Wind Farm | Courtenay, ND | 291.6 GWh | 77.3 mi |
| Crocker Wind Farm | Conde, SD | 770.3 GWh | 94.2 mi |
| Day County Wind LLC | Conde, SD | 429.9 GWh | 83.1 mi |
| Emmons-Logan Wind, LLC | Linton, ND | 859.2 GWh | 50.8 mi |
| Foxtail Wind, LLC | Forbes, ND | 588.9 GWh | 8.6 mi |
| FPL Energy Ashtabula Wind LLC | Luverne, ND | 594.1 GWh | 89.9 mi |
| FPL Energy North Dakota Wind I/II | Edgeley, ND | 136.7 GWh | 17 mi |
| Groton Generation Station | Groton, SD | 180.5 GWh | 68.7 mi |
| Jamestown | Jamestown, ND | 194.0 MWh | 58.3 mi |
| Luverne Wind Energy Center | Luverne, ND | 110.1 GWh | 100.6 mi |
| R M Heskett | Mandan, ND | 55.4 GWh | 101.4 mi |
| Spiritwood Station | Spiritwood, ND | 198.4 GWh | 62.5 mi |
| Tatanka Wind Power LLC | Ashley, ND | 436.2 GWh | 11.6 mi |
| Tesoro Mandan Cogeneration Plant | Mandan, ND | 56.3 GWh | 100.7 mi |