Polaris Wind Park
5290 E Pierce Rd, North Star Township, MI 48847Plant Summary Information
Polaris Wind Park is ranked #27 out of 258 power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Polaris Wind Park generated 138.8 GWh during the 3-month period between January 2025 to April 2025.
| Plant Name | Polaris Wind Park |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | DTE Electric Company |
| Location | Gratiot County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2020 |
| Last Update | Apr 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 438.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,441 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #412 out of 1,353 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #27 out of 258 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #7 out of 35 Michigan Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation 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 Apr 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2020 |
| Annual Generation | 438.3 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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|---|---|---|---|
| #402 | Minco Wind IV, LLC | Hinton, OK | 451.4 GWh |
| #403 | Briscoe Wind Farm | Silverton, TX | 451.1 GWh |
| #404 | Reloj del Sol Wind Farm | San Ygnacio, TX | 450.9 GWh |
| #405 | Sunflower Wind Project | Mandan, ND | 449.0 GWh |
| #406 | Magic Valley Wind Farm I LLC | San Perlita, TX | 448.0 GWh |
| #407 | Glen Ullin Energy Center | Glen Ullin, ND | 445.8 GWh |
| #408 | Los Vientos Windpower IV | Rio Grande City, TX | 444.4 GWh |
| #409 | South Fork Wind | East Hampton, NY | 443.9 GWh |
| #410 | Meadow Lake Wind Farm LLC | Lafayette, IN | 442.8 GWh |
| #411 | Heartland Divide Wind Project, LLC | Melville, IA | 438.9 GWh |
| #413 | Day County Wind LLC | Conde, SD | 438.1 GWh |
| #414 | Lake Benton II | Ruthton, MN | 437.9 GWh |
| #415 | Rock Falls Wind Farm LLC | Braman, OK | 437.8 GWh |
| #416 | Judith Gap Wind Energy Center | Harlowton, MT | 436.7 GWh |
| #417 | Fowler Ridge IV Wind Farm LLC | Fowler, IN | 436.2 GWh |
| #418 | North Sky River Energy LLC | Weldon, CA | 435.0 GWh |
| #419 | Goldthwaite Wind Energy Facility | Goldthwaite, TX | 433.6 GWh |
| #420 | Babbitt Ranch Energy Center | Flagstaff, AZ | 433.1 GWh |
| #421 | Buffalo Ridge II LLC | Elkton, SD | 428.9 GWh |
| #422 | Tatanka Wind Power LLC | Ashley, ND | 427.4 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 | 187.0 GWh | 0.4 mi |
| Beebe 1B | Ithaca, MI | 127.0 GWh | 0.4 mi |
| Bingham Solar, LLC | St. Johns, MI | 41.0 GWh | 17.4 mi |
| Central Michigan University | Mt. Pleasant, MI | 25.6 GWh | 26.6 mi |
| Geddes 1 Solar, LLC | Saginaw, MI | 2.6 GWh | 22.5 mi |
| Geddes 2 Solar, LLC | Saginaw, MI | 2.9 GWh | 22.3 mi |
| Gratiot County Wind LLC | Breckenridge, MI | 228.4 GWh | 10.2 mi |
| Gratiot Farms Wind Project | Carson City, MI | 367.7 GWh | 19.5 mi |
| Gratiot Wind Park | Breckenridge, MI | 225.7 GWh | 11.8 mi |
| Heartland Farms | Middleton, MI | 478.0 GWh | 7.5 mi |
| Lyons Road | Owosso, MI | 40.5 GWh | 27.3 mi |
| Meridian Wind Park | Merrill, MI | 501.4 GWh | 15.9 mi |
| Midcontinent Solar, LLC | Owosso, MI | 36.8 GWh | 26.5 mi |
| Midland Cogeneration Venture | Midland, MI | 10.1 TWh | 26.3 mi |
| Pine River Wind Park | Shepherd, MI | 348.4 GWh | 20.6 mi |
| Renaissance Power Plant | Carson City, MI | 804.1 GWh | 18.1 mi |
| St Louis | St. Louis, MI | 29.0 MWh | 10.9 mi |
| Stoneheart Solar, LLC | Saginaw, MI | 4.0 GWh | 30.4 mi |
| Vestaburg | Vestaburg, MI | 2.3 GWh | 22.9 mi |
| Webber | Lyons, MI | 11.4 GWh | 29.5 mi |