Northern Lights Wind LLC
164 121st Street, Pipestone, MN 56164Plant Summary Information
Northern Lights Wind LLC is ranked #116 out of 124 wind farms in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Northern Lights Wind LLC generated 608.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Northern Lights Wind LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Northern Lights Wind LLC (Longroad) |
| Location | Pipestone County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 7.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #11,085 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,338 out of 1,369 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #538 out of 781 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #116 out of 124 Minnesota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
Northern Lights Wind LLC (2013 to 2019) Longroad Energy Services LLC (2020 to 2022) Northern Lights Wind LLC (Longroad) (2023 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Northern Lights Wind LLC
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Northern Lights Wind LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Northern Lights Wind LLC (56411) |
| Plant Address | 164 121st Street, Pipestone, MN 56164 |
| Utility | Northern Lights Wind LLC (Longroad) (65899) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.015, -96.4367 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2005 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2004 |
| Annual Generation | 1.9 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 | 05-16-000 |
| 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 | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 2004
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.7 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 1.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 1 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V82-1.65 |
| Design Wind Speed | 15.7 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 240 |
Northern Lights Wind LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Bisson Windfarm LLC | Pipestone, MN | 3.6 GWh | 11 mi |
| Capella Community Solar | Pipestone, MN | 8.6 GWh | 14.6 mi |
| Carstensen Wind | Pipestone, MN | 2.9 GWh | 0.7 mi |
| CG Windfarm LLC | Woodstock, MN | 2.0 GWh | 10.9 mi |
| Community Wind North LLC | Verdi Township, MN | 110.3 GWh | 16 mi |
| DG Green Arrow | Pipestone, MN | 1.9 GWh | 5.4 mi |
| Greenback Energy | Pipestone, MN | 2.0 GWh | 0.4 mi |
| Hilltop Power | Edgerton, MN | 4.1 GWh | 14 mi |
| Johnson Solar CSG | Edgerton, MN | 8.8 GWh | 14.3 mi |
| K-Brink Windfarm LLC | Woodstock, MN | 5.7 GWh | 15.8 mi |
| Kas Brothers Windfarm | Woodstock, MN | 1.6 GWh | 16.1 mi |
| Lucky Wind | Pipestone, MN | 3.3 GWh | 0.5 mi |
| Pipestone City Solar LLC CSG | Pipestone, MN | 2.1 GWh | 5.9 mi |
| Prairie Rose Wind Farm | Hardwick, MN | 460.1 GWh | 14.1 mi |
| Stahl Wind Energy | Pipestone, MN | 2.0 GWh | 0.8 mi |
| TG Windfarm LLC | Pipestone, MN | 3.6 GWh | 10.7 mi |
| Tofteland Windfarm LLC | Pipestone, MN | 3.6 GWh | 10.9 mi |
| Twin Lake Hills LLC | Lake Benton, MN | 4.8 GWh | 16.5 mi |
| Uilk Wind LLC | Pipestone, MN | 6.6 GWh | 2.4 mi |
| Westridge Windfarm LLC | Woodstock, MN | 3.6 GWh | 11.1 mi |