Prairie Star Wind Farm
308 4th Ave NE, Grand Meadow, MN 55936Plant Summary Information
Prairie Star Wind Farm is ranked #40 out of 781 power plants in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Prairie Star Wind Farm generated 92.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Prairie Star Wind Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | High Prairie Wind Farm II LLC |
| Location | Mower County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2007 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 303.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,022 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #608 out of 1,369 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #40 out of 781 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #23 out of 124 Minnesota Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Prairie Star Wind Farm
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Prairie Star Wind Farm
Prairie Star Wind Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Prairie Star Wind Farm (56494) |
| Plant Address | 308 4th Ave NE, Grand Meadow, MN 55936 |
| Utility | High Prairie Wind Farm II LLC (54904) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.6861, -92.6272 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2007 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2007 |
| Annual Generation | 303.3 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 07-19-000 |
| 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 Transmission (56068) |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator HP2 Details Operating December 2007
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 100.7 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 100.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 100.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2007 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 61 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 61 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V82-1.65 |
| Design Wind Speed | 16.4 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 265 |
Prairie Star Wind Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Prairie Star Wind Farm.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Wind Farm | Adams, MN | 10.2 GWh | 10.3 mi |
| Buffalo Center Wind LLC | Little Cedar, IA | 4.0 GWh | 21.8 mi |
| Crane Creek Wind Energy Center | Riceville, IA | 284.0 GWh | 21.4 mi |
| Douglas (IA) | Riceville, IA | 804.0 MWh | 22.7 mi |
| Fillmore County Solar Project | Spring Valley, MN | 81.8 GWh | 16.4 mi |
| Grand Meadow | Dexter, MN | 378.7 GWh | 4.5 mi |
| Grand Meadow (PV) | Grand Meadow, MN | 425.0 MWh | 3.1 mi |
| Hayfield Solar I LLC CSG | Hayfield, MN | 1.8 GWh | 18.7 mi |
| Hayfield Solar III LLC CSG | Hayfield, MN | 2.0 GWh | 19.9 mi |
| Little Cedar | Little Cedar, IA | 65.0 MWh | 21.6 mi |
| Louise Solar | Taopi, MN | 91.7 GWh | 9 mi |
| Mower County Wind Energy Center | Grand Meadow, MN | 334.0 GWh | 5.2 mi |
| Novel Byron Solar CSG | Byron, MN | 1.8 GWh | 22.4 mi |
| Novel DeCook Solar CSG | Byron, MN | 1.8 GWh | 22.6 mi |
| Pioneer Prairie Wind Farm | McIntire, IA | 841.7 GWh | 14 mi |
| Pleasant Valley (MN) | Dexter, MN | 156.8 GWh | 8.3 mi |
| Pleasant Valley Wind Farm | Dexter, MN | 463.6 GWh | 10.9 mi |
| Spring Valley | Spring Valley, MN | 227.4 MWh | 11.9 mi |
| Turtle Creek Wind Farm LLC | St. Ansgar, IA | 703.1 GWh | 20.7 mi |
| Wapsipinicon Wind Project | Dexter, MN | 268.1 GWh | 8.4 mi |