North Fork Ridge Wind Energy Center
793 SW 115th LN, Mindenmines, MO 64769Plant Summary Information
North Fork Ridge Wind Energy Center is ranked #20 out of 124 power plants in Missouri in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
North Fork Ridge Wind Energy Center generated 175.6 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2025 to March 2026.
| 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 | Mar 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 515.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,320 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #357 out of 1,358 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #20 out of 124 Missouri Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 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 Mar 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2020 |
| Annual Generation | 515.0 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 | 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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| Mound | Mound Valley, KS | 2.4 GWh | 54.1 mi |
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| State Line Combined Cycle | Joplin, MO | 2.4 TWh | 23.1 mi |
| Stockton Hydro | Stockton, MO | 53.0 GWh | 45.7 mi |
| Urbana-Heartland | Chanute, KS | 2.3 GWh | 49.3 mi |