Montfort Wind Energy Center
3145 Anderson Lane, Montfort, WI 53569Plant Summary Information
Montfort Wind Energy Center is ranked #9 out of 13 wind farms in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Montfort Wind Energy Center generated 8.8 GWh during the 3-month period between April 2026 to July 2026.
| Plant Name | Montfort Wind Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wisconsin Electric Power Co |
| Location | Iowa County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2002 |
| Last Update | Jul 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 50.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 178.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,251 out of 13,285 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,029 out of 1,374 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #78 out of 261 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #9 out of 13 Wisconsin Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Montfort Wind Energy Center
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Montfort Wind Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Montfort Wind Energy Center (55742) |
| Plant Address | 3145 Anderson Lane, Montfort, WI 53569 |
| Utility | Wisconsin Electric Power Co (20847) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.9625, -90.38667 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2001 to Jul 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 50.2 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 | RFC |
| 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 | American Transmission Co (659) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator ER15 Details Operating June 2002
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WEC.JOU_WMONT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WEC.JOU_WMONT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 30 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 30 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 20 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 20 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 1.5 S |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 213.2 |
Montfort Wind Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #1023 | Spruce Mountain WInd | Bryant Pond, ME | 52.6 GWh |
| #1024 | Mainline Windfarm | Glenns Ferry, ID | 52.2 GWh |
| #1025 | San Gorgonio Farms Wind Farm | Whitewater, CA | 51.7 GWh |
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| #1030 | Baron Winds II | Steuben, NY | 50.1 GWh |
| #1031 | Sawtooth Wind Project | Glenns Ferry, ID | 49.9 GWh |
| #1032 | Fire Island Wind | Anchorage, AK | 49.8 GWh |
| #1033 | Mozart Wind Farm | Jayton, TX | 49.5 GWh |
| #1034 | Oasis Alta | Mojave, CA | 49.3 GWh |
| #1035 | Ryegrass Windfarm | Glenns Ferry, ID | 48.7 GWh |
| #1036 | Cedar Hills Wind Farm | Rhame, ND | 47.6 GWh |
| #1037 | Tehachapi Wind Resource II | Tehachapi, CA | 47.6 GWh |
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