Minwind
41st Street and 80th Avenue, Luverne, MN 56156Plant Summary Information
Minwind is ranked #123 out of 124 wind farms in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Minwind generated 129.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Minwind |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Community Renewables, LLC |
| Location | Rock County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2002 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 516.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,233 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,357 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #730 out of 781 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #123 out of 124 Minnesota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Minwind Energy LLC (2013 to 2015) Community Renewables, LLC (2016 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Minwind
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Minwind Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Minwind (56002) |
| Plant Address | 41st Street and 80th Avenue, Luverne, MN 56156 |
| Utility | Community Renewables, LLC (60580) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.5564, -96.30361 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2003 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 516.0 MWh |
| 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 | 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) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 24.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating October 2002
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.8 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 3.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 4 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 4 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | NEG-Micon |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | NM54/950 |
| Design Wind Speed | 15.6 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 210 |
Minwind Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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