New Frontier Wind
Co Rd 41 and Co Rd 53, Ruso, ND 58778Plant Summary Information
New Frontier Wind is ranked #27 out of 59 power plants in North Dakota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
New Frontier Wind generated 102.6 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.
| Plant Name | New Frontier Wind |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Meadowlark Wind I LLC |
| Location | McHenry County, ND |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2018 |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 367.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,722 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #503 out of 1,376 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #27 out of 59 North Dakota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #19 out of 42 North Dakota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Capital Power Corporation (2014 to 2020) Meadowlark Wind I LLC (2021 to 2024) |
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New Frontier Wind Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | New Frontier Wind (59903) |
| Plant Address | Co Rd 41 and Co Rd 53, Ruso, ND 58778 |
| Utility | Meadowlark Wind I LLC (64799) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 47.86153, -100.94766 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2018 to Feb 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2018 |
| Annual Generation | 367.6 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 | 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 | Great River Energy (7570) |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN Details Operating December 2018
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 100 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 100 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 100 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2018 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 29 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 29 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V126-3.45 |
| Design Wind Speed | 20 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 285.4 |
New Frontier Wind Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #501 | Willow Creek Wind Power LLC | Newell, SD | 369.1 GWh |
| #502 | Crescent Wind Park | Hillsdale, MI | 367.9 GWh |
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| #506 | Clearwater Wind III | Miles City, MT | 365.7 GWh |
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding New Frontier Wind.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Valley | Beulah, ND | 5.9 TWh | 53.5 mi |
| Baldwin Wind LLC | Wilton, ND | 381.1 GWh | 52.9 mi |
| Bison 2 Wind Energy Center | New Salem, ND | 218.7 GWh | 67.2 mi |
| Bison 3 Wind Energy Center | New Salem, ND | 223.3 GWh | 67.2 mi |
| Bison 4 Wind Energy Center | New Salem, ND | 624.2 GWh | 67.2 mi |
| Coal Creek | Underwood, ND | 8.1 TWh | 34.8 mi |
| Coyote | Beulah, ND | 2.3 TWh | 60 mi |
| FPL Energy Burleigh County Wind | Wilton, ND | 189.7 GWh | 52.4 mi |
| FPL Energy Oliver Wind I LLC | Center, ND | 176.8 GWh | 50.3 mi |
| FPL Energy Oliver Wind II LLC | Center, ND | 180.9 GWh | 50.3 mi |
| Garrison | Riverside, ND | 2.1 TWh | 33.3 mi |
| Leland Olds | Stanton, ND | 2.4 TWh | 43.7 mi |
| Milton R Young | Center, ND | 3.7 TWh | 56.4 mi |
| Minot Wind Project | Minot, ND | 18.2 GWh | 19 mi |
| Oliver Wind III, LLC | Mandan, ND | 363.5 GWh | 63.3 mi |
| Oliver Wind IV | Hannover, ND | 778.8 GWh | 59.6 mi |
| Prairie Winds ND1 | Minot, ND | 310.6 GWh | 15.7 mi |
| Rugby Wind Power Project | Barton, ND | 335.4 GWh | 63.5 mi |
| Velva Windfarm LLC | Velva, ND | 25.2 GWh | 15.4 mi |
| Wilton Wind II LLC | Wilton, ND | 199.6 GWh | 51.6 mi |