Polaris Wind Park
5290 E Pierce Rd, North Star Township, MI 48847Plant Summary Information
Polaris Wind Park is ranked #27 out of 269 power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Polaris Wind Park generated 143.4 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2026 to May 2026.
| Plant Name | Polaris Wind Park |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | DTE Electric Company |
| Location | Gratiot County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2020 |
| Last Update | May 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 455.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,468 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #417 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #27 out of 269 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #7 out of 34 Michigan Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Polaris Wind Park
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Polaris Wind Park
Polaris Wind Park Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Polaris Wind Park (62290) |
| Plant Address | 5290 E Pierce Rd, North Star Township, MI 48847 |
| Utility | DTE Electric Company (5109) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.26261, -84.49984 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2020 to May 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2020 |
| Annual Generation | 455.2 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 | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | ITC Transmission (56068) |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating May 2020
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 168.6 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 168.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 168.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2020 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 68 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 68 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | GE |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | 2.5-127 |
| Design Wind Speed | 13.2 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 4 - Very Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 292 |
Polaris Wind Park Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
| #407 | Ford County Wind Farm LLC | Ford County, IL | 468.5 GWh |
| #408 | Scioto Ridge Wind Farm | Belle Center, OH | 464.9 GWh |
| #409 | Pleasant Valley Wind Farm | Dexter, MN | 463.6 GWh |
| #410 | Heartland Farms | Middleton, MI | 462.3 GWh |
| #411 | Ponderosa Wind II | Balko, OK | 460.8 GWh |
| #412 | Adams Wind | Lenox, IA | 460.4 GWh |
| #413 | Walleye Wind | Beaver Creek, MN | 459.3 GWh |
| #414 | Buckeye Wind Energy Center | Hays, KS | 458.4 GWh |
| #415 | Seven Mile Hill | Hanna, WY | 458.3 GWh |
| #416 | Prairie Rose Wind Farm | Hardwick, MN | 457.7 GWh |
| #418 | Seiling Wind I | Seiling, OK | 454.1 GWh |
| #419 | Otter Creek Wind Farm LLC | Ransom, IL | 451.2 GWh |
| #420 | Minco Wind III, LLC | Minco, OK | 449.3 GWh |
| #421 | Ranchland Wind Project I | Cisco, TX | 449.1 GWh |
| #422 | Glass Sands Wind Facility | Sulphur, OK | 449.1 GWh |
| #423 | Grand Ridge Wind Energy Center | Marseilles, IL | 447.2 GWh |
| #424 | Los Vientos Windpower III | Rio Grande City, TX | 446.0 GWh |
| #425 | Slate Creek Wind Project LLC | Geuda Springs, KS | 444.7 GWh |
| #426 | Prairie Queen Wind Farm | Moran, KS | 441.5 GWh |
| #427 | Shannon Wind | Windhorst, TX | 441.1 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Polaris Wind Park.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beebe 1A | Ithaca, MI | 185.8 GWh | 0.4 mi |
| Beebe 1B | Ithaca, MI | 126.5 GWh | 0.4 mi |
| Bingham Solar, LLC | St. Johns, MI | 41.8 GWh | 17.4 mi |
| Central Michigan University | Mt. Pleasant, MI | 28.8 GWh | 26.6 mi |
| Geddes 1 Solar, LLC | Saginaw, MI | 4.2 GWh | 22.5 mi |
| Geddes 2 Solar, LLC | Saginaw, MI | 3.7 GWh | 22.3 mi |
| Gratiot County Wind LLC | Breckenridge, MI | 262.3 GWh | 10.2 mi |
| Gratiot Farms Wind Project | Carson City, MI | 332.9 GWh | 19.5 mi |
| Gratiot Wind Park | Breckenridge, MI | 214.1 GWh | 11.8 mi |
| Heartland Farms | Middleton, MI | 462.3 GWh | 7.5 mi |
| Lyons Road | Owosso, MI | 41.3 GWh | 27.3 mi |
| Meridian Wind Park | Merrill, MI | 478.6 GWh | 15.9 mi |
| Midcontinent Solar, LLC | Owosso, MI | 37.6 GWh | 26.5 mi |
| Midland Cogeneration Venture | Midland, MI | 9.9 TWh | 26.3 mi |
| Pine River Solar Park | Alma, MI | 125.7 GWh | 14.9 mi |
| Pine River Wind Park | Shepherd, MI | 379.8 GWh | 20.6 mi |
| Polaris Solar Park | Ashley, MI | 122.8 GWh | 4.1 mi |
| Renaissance Power Plant | Carson City, MI | 1.3 TWh | 18.1 mi |
| St Louis | St. Louis, MI | 8.0 MWh | 10.9 mi |
| Vestaburg | Vestaburg, MI | 4.4 GWh | 22.9 mi |