Optimum Wind 4 LLC
Lincoln Way & 590th Ave, Nevada, IA 50201Plant Summary Information
Optimum Wind 4 LLC is ranked #98 out of 123 wind farms in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Optimum Wind 4 LLC generated 2.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Optimum Wind 4 LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Novis Renewables, LLC |
| Location | Story County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2017 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 8.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 31.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,862 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,169 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #140 out of 283 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #98 out of 123 Iowa Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Optimum Wind 4 LLC (2013 to 2024) Novis Renewables, LLC (2025 to 2025) |
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Optimum Wind 4 LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Optimum Wind 4 LLC (59226) |
| Plant Address | Lincoln Way & 590th Ave, Nevada, IA 50201 |
| Utility | Novis Renewables, LLC (67467) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.01639, -93.51583 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2017 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2017 |
| Annual Generation | 8.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 13-610-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| 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 | Interstate Power and Light Co (9417) IA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator WT1 Details Operating March 2017
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 2017 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 1 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Acciona |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | AW125/3000 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 287 |
Optimum Wind 4 LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| Michelangelo Wind 1 LLC | Huxley, IA | 10.2 GWh | 10.9 mi |
| Michelangelo Wind 3 LLC | Huxley, IA | 9.9 GWh | 0.2 mi |
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| NCAH Central Utility Plant | Ames, IA | 439.1 MWh | 3.9 mi |
| Optimum Wind 3 LLC | Nevada, IA | 7.4 GWh | 0.2 mi |
| Optimum Wind 5 LLC | Nevada, IA | 8.7 GWh | 0.2 mi |
| Optimum Wind 6 LLC | Nevada, IA | 9.5 GWh | 0.8 mi |
| Optimum Wind 7 LLC | Nevada, IA | 9.2 GWh | 4.5 mi |
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| State Center | State Center, IA | 153.0 MWh | 18.1 mi |
| Story City | Story City, IA | 315.0 MWh | 12.5 mi |
| Story City Wind Project | Story City, IA | 5.2 GWh | 13.9 mi |