North Fork Ridge Wind Energy Center
793 SW 115th LN, Mindenmines, MO 64769Plant Summary Information
North Fork Ridge Wind Energy Center is ranked #19 out of 120 power plants in Missouri in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
North Fork Ridge Wind Energy Center generated 147.5 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2025 to May 2025.
| Plant Name | North Fork Ridge Wind Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Empire District Electric Co |
| Location | Barton County, MO |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2020 |
| Last Update | May 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 503.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,309 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #359 out of 1,355 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #19 out of 120 Missouri Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 14 Missouri Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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North Fork Ridge Wind Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | North Fork Ridge Wind Energy Center (62478) |
| Plant Address | 793 SW 115th LN, Mindenmines, MO 64769 |
| Utility | Empire District Electric Co (5860) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.38999, -94.51027 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2020 to May 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2020 |
| Annual Generation | 503.8 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | EG20-222-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Empire District Electric Co (5860) MO |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator NFRW1 Details Operating December 2020
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EDE.NORTHFORK |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EDE.NORTHFORK |
| Nameplate Capacity | 149.4 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 145.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 145.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2020 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 69 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 69 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V120-2.0 |
| Design Wind Speed | 17 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 400 |
North Fork Ridge Wind Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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| #362 | Ocotillo Express LLC | Ocotillo, CA | 498.3 GWh |
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| #365 | Voyager Wind II | Mojave, CA | 495.1 GWh |
| #366 | Elk City LLC | Sweetwater, OK | 492.5 GWh |
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| #368 | Bingham Wind | Bingham, ME | 488.5 GWh |
| #369 | Walleye Wind | Beaver Creek, MN | 485.7 GWh |
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