Palmer's Creek Wind Farm, LLC

12025 30th Avenue SE, Granite Falls, MN 56241

Plant Summary Information

Palmer's Creek Wind Farm, LLC is ranked #31 out of 125 wind farms in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Palmer's Creek Wind Farm, LLC generated 21.3 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.

Plant Name	Palmer's Creek Wind Farm, LLC
Utility Name	Palmer's Creek Wind Farm, LLC
Location	Chippewa County, MN
Initial Operation Date	December 2018
Last Update	Sep 2025
Annual Generation	127.9 GWh
Annual Consumption	476.5 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,109 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #848 out of 1,362 Wind Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #54 out of 759 Minnesota Power Plants
Ranked #31 out of 125 Minnesota Wind Power Plants
Fuel Types	Wind

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Palmer's Creek Wind Farm, LLC (62291)
Plant Address	12025 30th Avenue SE, Granite Falls, MN 56241
Utility	Palmer's Creek Wind Farm, LLC (61815)
Latitude, Longitude	44.85769, -95.56889
Generation Dates on File	Dec 2018 to Sep 2025
Initial Operation Date	December 2018
Annual Generation	127.9 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	EG18-98

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	MRO
Balancing Authority	Southwest Power Pool (SWPP)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) MN
Grid Voltage	115.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Onshore Wind Turbine
Prime Mover	Wind Turbine, Onshore
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	WAUEGRANITFUNPALMERCREEK_WF_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	WAPA Granite Falls 115 kV substation
Nameplate Capacity	44.6 MW
Summer Capacity	44.6 MW
Winter Capacity	44.6 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	December 2018
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Wind
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys	18
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No

Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines	18
Predominant Turbine Manufacturer	GE
Predominant Turbine Model Number	2.5-120
Design Wind Speed	16 MPH
Wind Quality Class	3 - Low Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet	295.3

Owner Name	Address	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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#850	Beebe 1B	Ithaca, MI	127.0 GWh
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#852	Prairie Hill Wind Project	Mart, TX	126.4 GWh
#853	Cambria Wind LLC	Sidman, PA	126.1 GWh
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#855	San Gorgonio Westwinds II LLC	North Palm Springs, CA	124.4 GWh
#856	Mesa Wind Repower	Whitewater, CA	123.2 GWh
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