Northern Wind
215 111th Street, Lake Wilson, MN 56151Plant Summary Information
Northern Wind is ranked #34 out of 784 power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Northern Wind generated 66.5 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | Northern Wind |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota |
| Location | Murray County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2023 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 343.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,877 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #557 out of 1,377 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #34 out of 784 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #18 out of 124 Minnesota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Allete Clean Energy (2021 to 2022) Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (2023 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Northern Wind
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Northern Wind Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Northern Wind (65714) |
| Plant Address | 215 111th Street, Lake Wilson, MN 56151 |
| Utility | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.011, -96.0446 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2023 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 343.2 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 32004 Details Operating January 2023
| 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 | 2.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2023 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 38 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 38 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 2.72-116 |
| Design Wind Speed | 17 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262 |
Northern Wind Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antlia Community Solar | Edgerton, MN | 3.4 GWh | 8.6 mi |
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| Boeve Windfarm LLC | Woodstock, MN | 4.2 GWh | 3.6 mi |
| Capella Community Solar | Pipestone, MN | 8.6 GWh | 8 mi |
| CG Windfarm LLC | Woodstock, MN | 144.0 MWh | 8.7 mi |
| Eastridge Wind Project | Porter, MN | 13.8 GWh | 8 mi |
| Fey Windfarm LLC | Woodstock, MN | 4.0 GWh | 2.3 mi |
| K-Brink Windfarm LLC | Woodstock, MN | 5.7 GWh | 3.7 mi |
| Kas Brothers Windfarm | Woodstock, MN | 1.6 GWh | 3.4 mi |
| Lake Wilson Solar | Lake Wilson, MN | 1.5 GWh | 4.9 mi |
| Moraine II Wind LLC | Woodstock, MN | 101.5 GWh | 8 mi |
| Moraine Wind LLC | Woodstock, MN | 88.9 GWh | 4 mi |
| Ridgewind | Woodstock, MN | 75.2 GWh | 1.2 mi |
| Rock Aetna Power Partners | Woodstock, MN | 84.2 GWh | 0.9 mi |
| Stoneray Power Partners, LLC | Woodstock, MN | 358.5 GWh | 7.6 mi |
| Valley View Transmission LLC | Chandler, MN | 3.8 GWh | 7.6 mi |
| Westridge Windfarm LLC | Woodstock, MN | 288.0 MWh | 8.6 mi |
| Windcurrent Farms LLC | Woodstock, MN | 4.7 GWh | 1.9 mi |
| Windshare LLC | Chandler, MN | 6.0 GWh | 4.8 mi |
| Woodstock Windfarm | Woodstock, MN | 37.1 GWh | 2.4 mi |