Northern Wind
215 111th Street, Lake Wilson, MN 56151Plant Summary Information
Northern Wind is ranked #31 out of 759 power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Northern Wind generated 105.7 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.
| Plant Name | Northern Wind |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota |
| Location | Murray County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2023 |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 348.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,810 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #537 out of 1,376 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #31 out of 759 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #18 out of 125 Minnesota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Allete Clean Energy (2021 to 2022) Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (2023 to 2024) |
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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 Feb 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 348.0 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 | 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 | 91.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 91.5 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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