Mower County Wind Energy Center
72506 180th Street, Grand Meadow, MN 55936Plant Summary Information
Mower County Wind Energy Center is ranked #38 out of 784 power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Mower County Wind Energy Center generated 99.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Mower County Wind Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota |
| Location | Mower County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2006 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 334.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,914 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #573 out of 1,377 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #38 out of 784 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #21 out of 124 Minnesota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
FPL Energy Mower County LLC (2013 to 2020) Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (2021 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Mower County Wind Energy Center
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Mower County Wind Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Mower County Wind Energy Center (56424) |
| Plant Address | 72506 180th Street, Grand Meadow, MN 55936 |
| Utility | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.61407, -92.59882 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2006 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2006 |
| Annual Generation | 334.0 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 | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Dairyland Power Coop (4716) |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 2006
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 98.9 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 98.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 98.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2006 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 43 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 43 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | SWT-1.0-54 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.5 |
Mower County Wind Energy Center 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 Mower County Wind Energy Center.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Wind Farm | Adams, MN | 10.2 GWh | 7.5 mi |
| Buffalo Center Wind LLC | Little Cedar, IA | 4.0 GWh | 17.7 mi |
| Crane Creek Wind Energy Center | Riceville, IA | 284.0 GWh | 16.2 mi |
| Douglas (IA) | Riceville, IA | 804.0 MWh | 17.7 mi |
| Fillmore County Solar Project | Spring Valley, MN | 81.0 GWh | 12.8 mi |
| Grand Meadow | Dexter, MN | 378.7 GWh | 9 mi |
| Grand Meadow (PV) | Grand Meadow, MN | 425.0 MWh | 3.3 mi |
| Hayfield Solar I LLC CSG | Hayfield, MN | 1.8 GWh | 23.5 mi |
| Hayfield Solar III LLC CSG | Hayfield, MN | 2.0 GWh | 24.8 mi |
| Little Cedar | Little Cedar, IA | 65.0 MWh | 17.3 mi |
| Louise Solar | Taopi, MN | 91.3 GWh | 5.5 mi |
| Maple City | Osage Township, IA | 3.0 GWh | 25 mi |
| Pioneer Prairie Wind Farm | McIntire, IA | 841.7 GWh | 9 mi |
| Pleasant Valley (MN) | Dexter, MN | 156.8 GWh | 13.5 mi |
| Pleasant Valley Wind Farm | Dexter, MN | 463.6 GWh | 15.7 mi |
| Prairie Star Wind Farm | Grand Meadow, MN | 303.3 GWh | 5.2 mi |
| Saratoga Wind Farm | Lime Springs, IA | 255.3 GWh | 19.6 mi |
| Spring Valley | Spring Valley, MN | 227.4 MWh | 11.6 mi |
| Turtle Creek Wind Farm LLC | St. Ansgar, IA | 693.6 GWh | 17.5 mi |
| Wapsipinicon Wind Project | Dexter, MN | 268.1 GWh | 13.5 mi |