Northern Iowa Windpower II
1145 410th Street, Kensett, IA 50448Plant Summary Information
Northern Iowa Windpower II is ranked #74 out of 123 wind farms in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Northern Iowa Windpower II generated 45.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Northern Iowa Windpower II |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Avangrid Power LLC |
| Location | Worth County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2008 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 134.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 511.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,127 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #856 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #94 out of 283 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #74 out of 123 Iowa Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
Iberdrola Renewables Inc (2013 to 2014) Avangrid Renewables Inc (2015 to 2015) Avangrid Renewables LLC (2016 to 2023) Avangrid Power LLC (2024 to 2025) |
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Northern Iowa Windpower II Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Northern Iowa Windpower II (56383) |
| Plant Address | 1145 410th Street, Kensett, IA 50448 |
| Utility | Avangrid Power LLC (15399) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.3608, -93.2978 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2008 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2008 |
| Annual Generation | 134.3 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 | EG02-148-000 |
| 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 | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Wisconsin Electric Power Co (20847) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator TOI2 Details Operating January 2008
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 80 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 80 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 80 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2008 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 48 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 48 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Gamesa |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | G87-2.0 |
| Design Wind Speed | 15.7 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 255 |
Northern Iowa Windpower II Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Northern Iowa Windpower II.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Bancroft (MN) | Albert Lea, MN | 589.0 MWh | 23.1 mi |
| Barton Windpower LLC | Kensett, IA | 365.4 GWh | 10.6 mi |
| CED Mason City Wind | Mason City, IA | 29.5 GWh | 18.2 mi |
| Cerro Gordo Wind Farm | Union, IA | 168.6 GWh | 22.1 mi |
| Emery Station | Clear Lake, IA | 2.4 TWh | 18.4 mi |
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| Forest City Solar | Forest City, IA | 4.6 GWh | 17.7 mi |
| Freeborn Wind Farm | Glenville, MN | 772.4 GWh | 11.9 mi |
| Goose Lake MN DPC-GM | Albert Lea, MN | 2.9 GWh | 21.2 mi |
| Hawkeye Power Partners LLC | Garner, IA | 167.8 GWh | 23.5 mi |
| Lake Mills | Lake Mills, IA | 99.0 MWh | 12.4 mi |
| Lake Mills Gas Recovery | Lake Mills, IA | 31.7 GWh | 13.2 mi |
| Lime Creek | Mason City, IA | 1.1 GWh | 9.1 mi |
| Old Gold Energy Center, LLC | Joice, IA | 57.1 GWh | 6.2 mi |
| POET Biorefining-Hanlontown, LLC | Hanlontown, IA | 13.4 GWh | 6.7 mi |
| REG Juhl Glenville Wind, LLC | Albert Lea, MN | 7.6 GWh | 15.3 mi |
| Roeder Family Wind Farm LLC | Manly, IA | 4.9 GWh | 4.5 mi |
| Top of Iowa Windfarm III | Kensett, IA | 39.9 GWh | 1.2 mi |
| Turtle Creek Wind Farm LLC | St. Ansgar, IA | 702.5 GWh | 23.5 mi |
| Windwalkers LLC | Kensett, IA | 2.5 GWh | 4.2 mi |