Polaris Wind Park
5290 E Pierce Rd, North Star Township, MI 48847Plant Summary Information
Polaris Wind Park is ranked #28 out of 249 power plants in Michigan in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Polaris Wind Park generated 169.1 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.
| Plant Name | Polaris Wind Park |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | DTE Electric Company |
| Location | Gratiot County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2020 |
| Last Update | Feb 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 460.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,433 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #405 out of 1,337 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #28 out of 249 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 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 Feb 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2020 |
| Annual Generation | 460.6 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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|---|---|---|---|
| #395 | Prairie Rose Wind Farm | Hardwick, MN | 478.9 GWh |
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| #397 | Briscoe Wind Farm | Silverton, TX | 471.8 GWh |
| #398 | Rugby Wind Power Project | Barton, ND | 469.3 GWh |
| #399 | Voyager Wind II | Mojave, CA | 465.6 GWh |
| #400 | Baffin Wind | Sarita, TX | 464.8 GWh |
| #401 | Blue Canyon Windpower II | Carnegie, OK | 462.4 GWh |
| #402 | Blue Summit Wind LLC | Vernon, TX | 462.4 GWh |
| #403 | Post Oak Wind LLC | Abilene, TX | 462.3 GWh |
| #404 | Keechi Wind | Jacksboro, TX | 460.9 GWh |
| #406 | Victory Wind Farm | Westside, IA | 460.6 GWh |
| #407 | Baldwin Wind LLC | Wilton, ND | 460.4 GWh |
| #408 | Panther Creek Wind Farm II | Big Spring, TX | 460.3 GWh |
| #409 | Magic Valley Wind Farm I LLC | San Perlita, TX | 459.4 GWh |
| #410 | Mesquite Wind Power LLC | Abilene, TX | 458.3 GWh |
| #411 | Mesteno | Rio Grande City, TX | 458.1 GWh |
| #412 | Wildhorse Mountain Wind Facility | Clayton, OK | 458.1 GWh |
| #413 | Trimont Area Wind Farm | Trimont, MN | 457.6 GWh |
| #414 | Elbow Creek Wind Project LLC | Forsan, TX | 455.7 GWh |
| #415 | Buffalo Gap 2 Wind Farm | Merkel, TX | 453.2 GWh |
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Polaris Wind Park.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly Solar II LLC | Lennon, MI | 236.1 GWh | 31.1 mi |
| Beebe 1A | Ithaca, MI | 229.8 GWh | 0.4 mi |
| Beebe 1B | Ithaca, MI | 151.0 GWh | 0.4 mi |
| Bingham Solar, LLC | St. Johns, MI | 40.7 GWh | 17.4 mi |
| Central Michigan University | Mt. Pleasant, MI | 30.9 GWh | 26.6 mi |
| Geddes 1 Solar, LLC | Saginaw, MI | 4.2 GWh | 22.5 mi |
| Geddes 2 Solar, LLC | Saginaw, MI | 4.2 GWh | 22.3 mi |
| Gratiot County Wind LLC | Breckenridge, MI | 313.5 GWh | 10.2 mi |
| Gratiot Farms Wind Project | Carson City, MI | 381.7 GWh | 19.5 mi |
| Gratiot Wind Park | Breckenridge, MI | 215.9 GWh | 11.8 mi |
| Lyons Road | Owosso, MI | 36.7 GWh | 27.3 mi |
| Meridian Wind Park | Merrill, MI | 385.4 GWh | 15.9 mi |
| Midland Cogeneration Venture | Midland, MI | 10.7 TWh | 26.3 mi |
| Peoples Generating Station | Ann Arbor, MI | 26.4 GWh | 32 mi |
| Pine River Wind Park | Shepherd, MI | 384.3 GWh | 20.6 mi |
| Renaissance Power Plant | Carson City, MI | 1.6 TWh | 18.1 mi |
| St Louis | St. Louis, MI | 493.3 MWh | 10.9 mi |
| Stoneheart Solar, LLC | Saginaw, MI | 4.1 GWh | 30.4 mi |
| Vestaburg | Vestaburg, MI | 4.6 GWh | 22.9 mi |
| Webber | Lyons, MI | 12.4 GWh | 29.5 mi |