Morning Light Wind Farm
106 Hillcrest St., Adair, IA 50002Plant Summary Information
Morning Light Wind Farm is ranked #43 out of 123 wind farms in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Morning Light Wind Farm generated 118.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Morning Light Wind Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | MidAmerican Energy Co |
| Location | Adair County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2012 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 406.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,614 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #462 out of 1,369 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #55 out of 283 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #43 out of 123 Iowa Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Morning Light Wind Farm
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Morning Light Wind Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Morning Light Wind Farm (57875) |
| Plant Address | 106 Hillcrest St., Adair, IA 50002 |
| Utility | MidAmerican Energy Co (12341) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.45424, -94.57506 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2012 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 406.8 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 | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator MLWF Details Operating October 2012
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MEC.MORNLIGHT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MEC.MORNLIGHT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 110.9 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 100.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 100.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 44 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 44 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Morning Light Wind Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #456 | Crossover Wind | Wynne, AR | 420.1 GWh |
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| #459 | Redbed Plains Wind Farm | Tuttle, OK | 415.0 GWh |
| #460 | Panther Creek Wind Farm II | Big Spring, TX | 411.3 GWh |
| #461 | Goldthwaite Wind Energy Facility | Goldthwaite, TX | 408.6 GWh |
| #463 | Camp Grove Wind Farm | Wyoming, IL | 406.1 GWh |
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| #465 | Salt Creek Wind | Traer, IA | 403.4 GWh |
| #466 | Roundhouse Renewable Energy II | Granite, WY | 402.2 GWh |
| #467 | Ocotillo Express LLC | Ocotillo, CA | 402.1 GWh |
| #468 | Timber Road IV | Payne, OH | 401.9 GWh |
| #469 | Lakefield Wind Project LLC | Lakefield, MN | 401.8 GWh |
| #470 | Rattlesnake Flat | Ritzville, WA | 401.6 GWh |
| #471 | Ensign Wind LLC | Montezuma, KS | 400.0 GWh |
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Morning Light Wind Farm.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adair Wind Farm | Adair, IA | 551.2 GWh | 5.1 mi |
| Anita | Anita, IA | 77.4 MWh | 9.9 mi |
| Arbor Hill Solar | Greenfield, IA | 45.6 GWh | 16.2 mi |
| Arbor Hill Wind Farm | Greenfield, IA | 1.1 TWh | 16.6 mi |
| Bulldog | Orient, IA | 4.3 GWh | 17.3 mi |
| Cumberland Rose | Orient, IA | 4.0 GWh | 17.3 mi |
| Downtown Generation Plant | Greenfield, IA | 15.0 MWh | 12 mi |
| Eclipse Wind Farm | Adair, IA | 825.0 GWh | 9 mi |
| Exira | Brayton, IA | 243.5 GWh | 18.3 mi |
| Fontanelle | Fontanelle, IA | 4.9 GWh | 8 mi |
| Gilliam South | Stuart, IA | 4.0 MWh | 13.2 mi |
| Green Energy Machine | Anita, IA | 6.0 GWh | 10.8 mi |
| Greenfield Wind | Greenfield, IA | 4.4 GWh | 12.3 mi |
| Meadow Ridge | Greenfield, IA | 2.3 GWh | 8 mi |
| North Generation Plant | Greenfield, IA | 11.0 MWh | 11.4 mi |
| Roseman | Anita, IA | 6.8 GWh | 10.9 mi |
| Sky Volt | Greenfield, IA | 4.5 GWh | 12.3 mi |
| Wind GEM | Stuart, IA | 4.9 GWh | 12.3 mi |
| Wiota | Wiota, IA | 5.2 GWh | 16.2 mi |
| Wolverine | Greenfield, IA | 4.8 GWh | 8 mi |