Pioneer Prairie Wind Farm
4968 Valley Ave, McIntire, IA 50455Plant Summary Information
Pioneer Prairie Wind Farm is ranked #21 out of 279 power plants in Iowa in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Pioneer Prairie Wind Farm generated 120.9 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2025 to August 2025.
| Plant Name | Pioneer Prairie Wind Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Pioneer Prairie Wind Farm I, LLC |
| Location | Mitchell County, IA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2008 |
| Last Update | Aug 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 881.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #812 out of 12,529 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #98 out of 1,362 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #21 out of 279 Iowa Power Plants | |
| Ranked #11 out of 123 Iowa Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Pioneer Prairie Wind Farm
Pioneer Prairie Wind Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Pioneer Prairie Wind Farm (56797) |
| Plant Address | 4968 Valley Ave, McIntire, IA 50455 |
| Utility | Pioneer Prairie Wind Farm I, LLC (55992) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.4839, -92.6131 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2008 to Aug 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2008 |
| Annual Generation | 881.0 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 07-85 |
| 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 | ITC Midwest LLC (56161) |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating October 2008
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 300 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 300 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 300 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2008 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 182 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 182 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V82-1.65 |
| Design Wind Speed | 15.8 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 265 |
Pioneer Prairie Wind Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #96 | Wake Wind Energy Center | Floydada, TX | 883.8 GWh |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Wind Farm | Adams, MN | 20.2 GWh | 7.4 mi |
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| Louise Solar | Taopi, MN | 73.4 GWh | 6.4 mi |
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| Mower County Wind Energy Center | Grand Meadow, MN | 343.3 GWh | 9 mi |
| Osage (IA) | Osage, IA | 5.6 GWh | 17.2 mi |
| Pleasant Valley (MN) | Dexter, MN | 85.9 GWh | 22.1 mi |
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| Prairie Star Wind Farm | Grand Meadow, MN | 298.2 GWh | 14 mi |
| Saratoga Wind Farm | Lime Springs, IA | 276.2 GWh | 16.8 mi |
| Spring Valley | Spring Valley, MN | 156.8 MWh | 18 mi |
| Turtle Creek Wind Farm LLC | St. Ansgar, IA | 737.9 GWh | 12 mi |
| Wapsipinicon Wind Project | Dexter, MN | 259.7 GWh | 22.2 mi |